Statewide $15 minimum wage hike clears Illinois Senate, advances to House

By Vincent Caruso

02/07/2019

As Pritzker’s minimum wage bill advances to the House, the new administration’s first major victory may come with a $1.1 billion price tag, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.

TAGS: employment, jobs, minimum wage, unemployment

$15 minimum wage hike to cost Illinois taxpayers $1.1B

By Vincent Caruso

02/06/2019

As Pritzker’s minimum wage bill advances to the Senate floor for a vote, the new administration’s first major victory would come with a $1.1 billion price tag, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.

TAGS: employment, JB Pritzker, jobs, minimum wage, unemployment

Moving company ranks Illinois 2nd in nation for outbound moves

01/07/2019

Outbound movers cited lack of jobs as most common reason for leaving Illinois in 2018. Most of those who left earned at least $100,000.

TAGS: employment, income tax, jobs, outmigration, progressive income tax, property taxes, taxes, United Van Lines

Illinois law allows law enforcement to take custody of mistreated pets

12/23/2018

Local law enforcement will can take temporary custody of pets left in life-threatening weather conditions.

TAGS: Humane Care for Animals Act

When taxes hit home(s)

By Austin Berg

09/20/2018

Making Illinois a more attractive state in which to plant roots is entirely within lawmakers’ control.

TAGS: homeownership, income tax, progressive income tax, property taxes, taxes

House hunters: How high taxes hurt home investment in Illinois

By Orphe Divounguy, Suman Chattopadhyay, Bryce Hill

09/17/2018

Without property and income tax relief, housing in Illinois will continue to be less attractive, Illinois’ population is likely to continue its decline and housing price appreciation can be expected to continue to lag the rest of the nation.

New Mexico stops deducting unconstitutional union fees from state employees

By Mailee Smith

08/27/2018

The state of New Mexico has taken steps to comply with the Janus v. AFSCME decision by stopping all union dues and fees until members sign new authorizations. Illinois should follow suit.

TAGS: agency fees, fair share, Janus v. AFSCME, New Mexico

Tax hikes vs. reform: Why Illinois must amend its constitution to fix the pension crisis

By Adam Schuster

08/24/2018

Reforming future benefit growth via a constitutional amendment is the only way to ensure the retirement security of government workers, protect taxpayer budgets and fulfill the needs of Illinoisans reliant on core services.

New Jersey school district stops deducting unconstitutional union fees from all employees

By Mailee Smith

08/14/2018

One school district in New Jersey has stopped deducting union dues and fees until it has new authorizations from employees to do so – a step in line with what the U.S. Supreme Court demanded of state and local government employers and government unions in Janus v. AFSCME. Illinois governments should follow suit.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, agency fees, fair share, Janus v. AFSCME, labor, New Jersey

Illinois’ fireworks ban could land you in jail

06/29/2018

Illinois remains one of only four states to impose severe restrictions on the purchase and use of consumer fireworks.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, fireworks ban, regulations

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Statewide $15 minimum wage hike clears Illinois Senate, advances to House

$15 minimum wage hike to cost Illinois taxpayers $1.1B

Moving company ranks Illinois 2nd in nation for outbound moves

Illinois law allows law enforcement to take custody of mistreated pets

When taxes hit home(s)

House hunters: How high taxes hurt home investment in Illinois

New Mexico stops deducting unconstitutional union fees from state employees

Tax hikes vs. reform: Why Illinois must amend its constitution to fix the pension crisis

New Jersey school district stops deducting unconstitutional union fees from all employees

Illinois’ fireworks ban could land you in jail

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit Illinois students?

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