Quote of the day, July 5
Quote of the day, July 5
Quote of the day, July 4
Quote of the day, July 4
Rauner vetoes raises for state lawmakers
Rauner vetoes raises for state lawmakers
Like so many Illinoisans working in a stagnant state economy, state lawmakers will not receive pay raises this year. But House Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton will still receive bonuses in excess of $25,000.
Quote of the day, July 3
Quote of the day, July 3
Leaving children alone can come with lifelong consequences for Illinois families
Leaving children alone can come with lifelong consequences for Illinois families
One story shows how poorly written laws can cost responsible parents their livelihoods.
Speeding ticket can cost you more than $900 in Illinois
Speeding ticket can cost you more than $900 in Illinois
True ticket costs are hard to stomach in many Illinois cities.
Yes, Illinois still bans fireworks
Yes, Illinois still bans fireworks
The Land of Lincoln is one of only seven states to impose harsh restrictions on the sale and possession of fireworks.
In budget battle, Illinois leaders should respect the Constitution
In budget battle, Illinois leaders should respect the Constitution
State leaders took an oath to uphold the Illinois Constitution. But they show deference to the document only as it suits them.
3 prevailing budget truths for Illinois
3 prevailing budget truths for Illinois
Three facts prove that sensible spending coupled with pro-growth reforms is the solution to the current crisis. 1. Illinois has a spending problem. Not a revenue problem. If Illinois spending had grown at the same rate as inflation and Illinois’ population, the state’s expenditures would have been $8 billion less than they were in 2014. Extending...
Failed $2.2 billion temporary budget was unbalanced, more of the same for Illinois, according to GOMB
Failed $2.2 billion temporary budget was unbalanced, more of the same for Illinois, according to GOMB
A last-ditch attempt at a temporary budget represented the same untenable spending pattern that taxpayers cannot afford.
It’s time for a true balanced-budget requirement for Illinois
It’s time for a true balanced-budget requirement for Illinois
For years Illinois politicians have used borrowing and budgeting gimmicks to give the false appearance of balanced budget.
Ending Illinois’ budget crisis: No more business as usual
Ending Illinois’ budget crisis: No more business as usual
Flooding Springfield’s coffers with new money is a tried-and-failed approach.
10 facts about Illinois’ budget showdown
10 facts about Illinois’ budget showdown
The new fiscal year has started, and Illinois doesn’t have a state budget. Now what?