McHenry County township consolidation bill advances to Senate floor

By Vincent Caruso

11/17/2018

The bill would make it easier for McHenry County residents to dissolve the county’s 17 townships at the ballot box – and find relief through tax savings.

TAGS: Allen Skillicorn, consolidation, David McSweeney, local government consolidation, McHenry County, Sam Yingling

Senate overrides Rauner veto on bill proposing new car-sharing taxes, regulations

By Vincent Caruso

11/15/2018

Senate lawmakers overrode Gov. Rauner’s veto of a lobbyist-backed bill aiming to sideswipe car-sharing startups with new taxes and regulations. The bill returns to the House.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, carsharing, Getaround, Illinois Senate, Pam Althoff, Turo

Senate narrowly overrides Rauner ‘Tobacco 21’ veto

By Vincent Caruso

11/15/2018

A bill that would raise the legal age to 21 for purchasing tobacco and e-cigarette products will return to the Illinois House of Representatives after Senate lawmakers overrode Gov. Rauner’s veto.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, Illinois Senate, Julie Morrison, smoking ban, tobacco, Tobacco 21

Senate bill would strike car-sharing startups with new taxes, regulations

By Vincent Caruso

11/14/2018

With lobbyist backing, lawmakers passed a bill in May aimed at driving out competitors for rental car companies. Gov. Bruce Rauner rejected the bill, but lawmakers could revive it during veto session.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, Getaround, Pam Althoff, regulations, Turo

Incoming Illinois House Democrat calls for ‘no’ vote on Madigan for speaker

By Austin Berg

11/13/2018

Illinois House Rep.-elect Anne Stava-Murray is making an unprecedented call to dump the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history.

TAGS: Anne Stava-Murray, House Speaker, Mike Madigan, Scott Drury

Illinois’ richest governor, meet the nation’s most powerful state lawmaker

By Austin Berg

11/08/2018

Pritzker’s money could offer Madigan’s House members cover should they dare to go against the speaker.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, Mike Madigan

Madigan’s money: AFSCME spending trail reveals extensive and hidden political activity

By Mailee Smith, Joe Tabor

11/01/2018

AFSCME Council 31, its PAC and AFSCME headquarters are major political players, funneling millions of dollars every year to Democrats or self-proclaimed progressive organizations.

Township consolidation referendum to appear on Alton ballots

By Vincent Caruso

10/24/2018

Alton voters will face two referendums that could eliminate government layers at both the township and county levels.

TAGS: ballot referendums, budget, consolidation, taxes, townships

Godfrey voters to choose whether to dissolve township on their November ballots

By Vincent Caruso

10/24/2018

A referendum asking voters whether to dissolve Godfrey Township will appear on ballots Nov. 6.

TAGS: ballot referendums, budget, consolidation, taxes, townships

DuPage County voters to weigh in on per-mile driving tax

10/23/2018

Voters in DuPage County Nov. 6 will give their opinions on a vehicle miles tax, a policy gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Senate President John Cullerton have entertained.

TAGS: DuPage County, taxes, VMT: vehicle miles traveled

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McHenry County township consolidation bill advances to Senate floor

Senate overrides Rauner veto on bill proposing new car-sharing taxes, regulations

Senate narrowly overrides Rauner ‘Tobacco 21’ veto

Senate bill would strike car-sharing startups with new taxes, regulations

Incoming Illinois House Democrat calls for ‘no’ vote on Madigan for speaker

Illinois’ richest governor, meet the nation’s most powerful state lawmaker

Madigan’s money: AFSCME spending trail reveals extensive and hidden political activity

Township consolidation referendum to appear on Alton ballots

Godfrey voters to choose whether to dissolve township on their November ballots

DuPage County voters to weigh in on per-mile driving tax

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