Morning briefing — Rauner vetoes bill that would extend workplace discrimination laws to small employers

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Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday vetoed a bill that would have expanded the Illinois Human Rights Act to make it explicitly illegal to discriminate against workers in companies with 15 employees or fewer, claiming the change would be burdensome for small businesses and startups. Meanwhile, State Sen. Tom Cullerton banked a large contribution.

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