By Illinois Public Radio
Springfield, IL – A special Senate committee set up to look at the state's budget woes has finished its work and expects to issue a report soon.
The group has been hearing from those who need more money, including social service agencies and schools and those with ideas for generating new revenue, that includes the Governor's plan to raise the Illinois income tax.
Some say such a tax hike will only hurt families, while others, like Senator Iris Martinez, say they don't have much choice.
The committee's report will not offer specific recommendations for remedying the state's fiscal crisis, but will discuss in generalities the need to find more revenue and that cuts alone will not significantly reduce the budget deficit.
