Democrats Continue to Push Tax Hike
Last week, Illinois Democrats continued to push the permanent extension of what citizens were promised would be a temporary income tax hike. Senate Democrats have released figures that they say show what are unavoidable education cuts if the hike expires.
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“What’s the Matter With Illinois?”
On April 15 one of the nation’s leading newspapers, The Wall Street Journal, editorialized on the question, “What’s the Matter with Illinois?”
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Gallup Survey: No Trust in Illinois Government
A recent survey from Gallup found that citizens of Illinois have less trust in their state government, and its ability to solve the state’s problems, than any other state in the nation. A mere 28% of Illinoisans trust that government can handle the problems Illinois faces today.
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McConnaughay Co-Sponsored Legislation Allows Increased Public Access to Recreational Sites
A legislative package co-sponsored by State Senator Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) makes it easier for the largest conservation district in the state, the McHenry County Conservation District, to increase public access to more recreational sites and continue to practice good government principles. Two bills, SB 3341 and SB 3342, make up the legislative package which passed the Illinois Senate unanimously on April 7.
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Constitutional Amendments Approved by GA Now Up for Voter Approval
Among the pieces of legislation this week were two Constitutional amendments that, having passed both chambers, will now appear on the November ballot for voters to consider.
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