Illinois lost 12,000 jobs in September and is home to the highest unemployment rate in the Midwest. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “fair tax” proposal would worsen the state’s jobs climate even more.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a ninth disaster proclamation, extending his emergency powers for another 30 days over all of Illinois.
Multiple members of the governor’s inner circle have publicly backed retirement taxes, even though Pritzker now denies he will use his “fair tax” on the state’s seniors.
“Small businesses are hurt. A lot of people can't find jobs. Raising [taxes] is unwise with what's happened with the economy.”
A section of a vote-by-mail bill passed earlier this year established Election Day 2020 as a state holiday. A judge ruled it did not apply to local governments.
‘Fair tax’ backers funded by Gov. J.B. Pritzker created the illusion of bipartisanship by using a former public employee union staffer who collects a generous taxpayer-funded pension due to a loophole in state law.
“The real issue is the state needs revenue because it refuses to deal with its debt. Voting yes won’t solve the state’s debt or spending problem.”
Initial unemployment claims in Illinois increased by more than 9,800 last week, the worst spike in the country.
The blue pamphlets sent to Illinois voters were mandated by law, but the constitutional amendment explanation inside included misleading language in its favor.
The amendment’s ballot language misleads voters about what a graduated income tax would do if passed Nov. 3 in Illinois.
Vote Yes for Fairness misled Illinois voters by running ads based on a fake Twitter account. Gov. J.B. Pritzker almost single-handedly is funding the group.
With more people this year voting by mail or voting early, it’s more important than ever to verify your vote was counted.
Make sure your voice is heard by voting on time and at the correct location. Here are some key dates to remember.