Controversial Transit Legislation Passes General Assembly
After two years of public hearings and endless negotiations, Springfield Democrats rammed through a sweeping public transit bill in the early hours of October 31. Senate Bill 2111, a controversial proposal to address Chicago’s failing transit system, was called during the final hours of the fall […]
Springfield Democrats Push New Tax Hike Disguised as “Decoupling”
In the early hours of the morning, Springfield Democrats advanced a controversial proposal to “decouple” Illinois from federal tax relief measures designed to help businesses recover and grow. The Democrats’ plan, which effectively raises taxes on businesses, manufacturers, and other job creators, is being criticized as […]
Democrats Pass Controversial Energy Legislation
In the late hours of the final day of the General Assembly’s fall Veto Session, Illinois Democrats passed their so-called “Energy Omnibus Bill,” which eliminates limits on how much energy rates can be increased, opening the door for an $8 billion hike on power bills. Critics […]