Illinois’ comeback story starts here.
"The high taxes here hurt lower- and middle-income families and small businesses.”
"I gladly signed on as a plaintiff against Amendment 1 to stop this union power grab before things get any worse.”
“Lowering fuel costs helps the economy grow. When fuel costs go up, logistics become inefficient and hurt the economy, which is the last thing Illinois needs.”
“The Chicago’s Teachers Union has become too powerful and it is becoming even more powerful. I fear that if Amendment 1 passes, the union will have limitless power."
"This state is so wasteful and broken, and it just feels like politicians don’t care about us.”
“CTU wants to keep pushing and striking for demands not even related to education and I don't want the CTU to have any more power to do that. Learning should not be impeded or stopped for the union’s political games.”
“We must fix our state budget. Over 25% of the budget is pension payments, which is only going to get worse."
"I want to make sure the voices of the mental health community and those with illness are heard. In order to get access to the things that they need, they must be heard."
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