Quote of the day, March 6
Quote of the day, March 6
Supreme Court to rule on the proper reading of ObamaCare
Supreme Court to rule on the proper reading of ObamaCare
The fact that the government does not like the consequences of its actions is not a reason to ignore the clear meaning of the text of the Affordable Care Act.
Another Illinois town hikes taxes amid skyrocketing pension costs
Another Illinois town hikes taxes amid skyrocketing pension costs
Local governments have their hands tied when it comes to pension reform.
Pat Quinn’s pension payout
Pat Quinn’s pension payout
Quote of the day, March 5
Quote of the day, March 5
Modernizing marijuana law in Illinois
Modernizing marijuana law in Illinois
Limited criminal-justice resources need to be oriented first and foremost toward addressing crimes with victims, not personal conduct.
Illinois 36th, Indiana 3rd in new state freedom index
Illinois 36th, Indiana 3rd in new state freedom index
Lack of school choice, a stifling regulatory climate and high taxes puts Illinois in the bottom third of the country on the First in Freedom Index.
Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill
Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill
This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.
Save us Joker!
Save us Joker!
Quote of the day, March 4
Quote of the day, March 4
Emails reveal Rock Island superintendents used public resources to push tax hike
Emails reveal Rock Island superintendents used public resources to push tax hike
District superintendents and the regional superintendent from Rock Island County coordinated with an active political action committee to push a sales-tax hike.
Quote of the day, March 3
Quote of the day, March 3
Amtrak: Hardly derailed
Amtrak: Hardly derailed
If Illinois subsidies to Amtrak disappeared tomorrow, barely anyone would notice a difference.
Bloomington and other Illinois cities should welcome ridesharing
Bloomington and other Illinois cities should welcome ridesharing
There’s no good reason for Bloomington's government to stand between drivers who want to offer this service and would-be customers who want to take advantage of it.