Illinois Policy 12/19/2016
Though Chicago already has the highest sales tax in the nation as well as massive property taxes, the Chicago City Council passed new hikes on parking fees in Midway and O’Hare airports.
‘Tis the season to score a...
A Chicago City Council committee on June 17 approved regulations for ridesharing that would likely end the service as residents know it – and quite possibly drive Uber and Lyft out of town.
The proposed ordinance requires rideshare drivers, who already undergo company-required background...
News From
State Representative Mark Batinick
For Immediate Release Contact: Debbie Kraulidis
March 24, 2017 (815) 254-0000
Batinick, Skillicorn file legislation to give Comptroller greater discretion following court ruling on legislator pay
SPRINGFIELD – In response to the recent court ruling authorizing...
Lawmakers blame poor policy decisions for Illinois' near-worst income growth
By Michael Carroll | Illinois News Network
Jun 23, 2017
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ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
Nearly every state in the union has outpaced the rate of personal income growth in Illinois...
News From
State Representative Mark Batinick
For Immediate Release Contact: Debbie Kraulidis
December 21, 2016 (815) 254-0000
House and Senate GOP Legislators call on
Comptroller Mendoza to defend “No Budget No Pay”
PLAINFIELD – A group of sixteen House Republican legislators are calling...