Sen. Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s 2016 State of the State speech:

“Gov. Rauner’s focus on economic development in Illinois is odd given that the budget impasse under his leadership is harming businesses and stifling economic growth faster than anything or anyone else ever could. Passing a state budget must be the governor’s top priority. Without a budget, businesses will continue to view Illinois as a risky place to invest.”