Lawmaker turned lobbyist turns the tables on taxpayers
State Rep. Brandon Phelps' draw as a lobbyist obviously comes from his Statehouse connections and former role in the legislative process.
Property-tax-for-pensions plan would pummel Illinois homeowners
With one proposal to pay off Illinois’ pension debt asking the typical homeowner to pay more than $1,900 in additional property taxes for the next 30 years, the stakes for pension reform have never been clearer.
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