Quote of the day, November 24
Quote of the day, November 24
Tennessee votes to ban income taxation, Illinois should do the same
Tennessee votes to ban income taxation, Illinois should do the same
Over the last 15 years, Illinois has lost a net of 282,827 people and more than $14 billion in annual income to zero-income-tax states.
Illinois workforce grows, but job creation rate worst in the Midwest
Illinois workforce grows, but job creation rate worst in the Midwest
Illinois is now down 138,200 total payroll jobs in the recession era, the second-worst recovery of any state.
Quote of the day, November 24
Quote of the day, November 24
Days after Jersey County voters reject tax hike, school board tries again
Days after Jersey County voters reject tax hike, school board tries again
While school districts can place sales-tax referendums on the ballot every election, once sales-tax hikes are enacted, voters can never initiate a referendum to repeal them.
Veto session week 1 recap: minimum-wage hike, mandatory caregiver training still up for grabs
Veto session week 1 recap: minimum-wage hike, mandatory caregiver training still up for grabs
Ridesharing regulations, ObamaCare exchange and extension of the 2011 tax hikes all lay dormant.
Honeymoon is over
Honeymoon is over
Quote of the day; November 22
Quote of the day; November 22
Court: state employees’ constitutional rights are stronger than yours
Court: state employees’ constitutional rights are stronger than yours
Pension recipients should not be treated as a privileged class of citizens.
70-mph speed limit fast-tracked after veto override
70-mph speed limit fast-tracked after veto override
Contrary to Quinn, Illinois drivers are likely to get 70-mph speed limits on tollways statewide as early as Dec. 2.
The right to quit could give teachers unions their credibility back
The right to quit could give teachers unions their credibility back
What could be a lively debate among educators has become a dull monologue directed by entrenched union officials. Teachers unions have a lot to learn from other professional groups.
Circuit court rules Illinois pension bill unconstitutional
Circuit court rules Illinois pension bill unconstitutional
Senate Bill 1 has been stuck down.
Quote of the day, November 21
Quote of the day, November 21
Illinois General Assembly won’t override veto of ridesharing bill
Illinois General Assembly won’t override veto of ridesharing bill
Illinois lawmakers should keep their hands off ridesharing and let innovation continue.