By Dave Dahl
SPRINGFIELD – People want to know – closing businesses, telling us to stay home – how can Gov. Pritzker do these things?
“His powers are (broad and) well-defined, once he declares an emergency,” said State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) during a social media session Saturday morning. “We certainly have a lot of questions as to how that power is used. We need to support largely what the governor has been doing. As difficult as they are, they are bad, bad choices to make, no matter which way you go,” adding this can all be re-evaluated later.
Butler also emphasized some relief is available in the form of small business loans.
“We’re delaying your sales tax that is due, so you can manage your cash flow a little better,” Butler added.
And, yes, while his Facebook Live was from his office, Butler said he is spending plenty of time at home.
Dave Dahl can be reached at News@WJBC.com.
