ICE Releases List Of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Set To Lose Federal Funding
ALEX PFEIFFER
Reporter Daily Caller
2:34 PM 03/20/2017
Immigration and Customs Enforcement identified Monday 118 sanctuary jurisdictions around the country that are set to lose federal funds.
An executive order signed by President...
Despite Illinois’ billions in deficit spending and skyrocketing debt, the Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 278, which would transfer an additional $300 million per year of state income tax funds to local governments, continuing to prop up...
Interest on Illinois’ pension debt is $9.1B per year
Illinois isn’t covering the interest payments on its pension debt. Those interest payments total $9.1 billion a year.
From Illinois policy March 2017
A golden rule of finance is this: Debt that can’t...
$3.5 Trillion Taxpayer Liability Housed Inside A Cave - Let The Sun Shine On Federal Pensions
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What has a $3.5...
From Illinois Policy March 2017
A new proposal from state Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Chicago Heights, would tax internet streaming services in Illinois, much like the potentially illegal internet streaming tax implemented in Chicago.
Following efforts to raise the income tax and...
News From
State Representative Mark Batinick
For Immediate Release Contact: Debbie Kraulidis
March 14, 2017 (815) 254-0000
Rep. Batinick: Property Tax Relief Must Be Priority
SPRINGFIELD – Speaking at a press conference today at the Capitol, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) drew...
GOP establishment targets conservatives
Posted on March 9, 2017 by Sam RolleyViews: 789
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As Republicans remain divided over the best plan for replacing Obamacare, the GOP establishment is signaling a willingness to go on the attack against conservatives.
The American Action...
From Illinois Policy By John Tillman
Illinois has been without a state budget for almost two years. I talk every week with state lawmakers, and many of them feel worn down. Unfortunately, many no longer care what’s in the budget....
On Friday (March 3rd), Dan & Amy discussed the latest exclusive regional report on Illinois property taxes from Dan's community newspapers (NorthCookNews.com). The region examined this time: Northwest Suburban Cook County. The question, will you revolt in favor of a better property tax...
February 25, 2017 - 9:00am
Environment & Health
RAUNER ENTERS FRAY OVER WATER TESTING AROUND 'CLEAN' DUMPS
By: Brett Chase
INVESTIGATIONS
WHY IT MATTERS: A debate over water testing at construction dumps leads to a clash between economic interests and public safety concerns.
Gov....
