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The multimillion-dollar battle being waged by powerful out-of-state proponents of the soda tax may have statewide implications.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners plans to consider Wednesday, Sept. 13, whether to repeal the county’s widely unpopular new sweetened beverages tax.

The people disagree with the politicians on this one. That’s because they see this attack for what it is: pure politics.

Amendatory veto would have given 97.5 percent of Illinois school districts more state funding

ISBE’s analysis details financial impact of SB 1 amendatory veto for school districts across Illinois

District court allows lawsuit on advertising in ridesharing vehicles to proceed

he governor announced at a press conference this morning that he has issued an amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1.

Students used as pawns as school funding bill stays in General Assembly

Former Illinois Policy Institute President Kristina Rasmussen has been appointed chief of staff to Gov. Bruce Rauner.

MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Keenan (312) 607-4977 SPRINGFIELD (July 6, 2017) – On July 6, the Illinois House of Representatives voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the controversial budget package that includes a 32 percent increase of the state income tax. Illinois Policy CEO John Tillman released the following statement: “Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s budget and…