Health care tops Congresswoman Underwood’s concerns
— April 15, 2019Too many residents of the 14th Congressional District are paying the price for federal limits on state and local tax reductions, according to the district’s congresswoman. Lauren…
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House bill would start college savings accounts for all newborns in Illinois
— April 8, 2019SPRINGFIELD — Despite vocal opposition from Republicans, the Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would automatically deposit $50 into a college savings account for every child…
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Proposed Illinois tax amendment would require two-thirds vote
— April 3, 2019SPRINGFIELD — As the Democratic-controlled state Legislature mulls a constitutional amendment to change the state’s income tax structure, Republicans in the Illinois Senate are…
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Proposed amendment would require two-thirds vote on new taxes in Illinois
— April 2, 2019SPRINGFIELD — As the Democratic-controlled state Legislature mulls a constitutional amendment to change the state’s income tax structure, Republicans in the Illinois Senate are…
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Pritzker: Either rich pay more or everyone pays more
— March 12, 2019Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling on top earners in the state to step up to the plate and do what is right by paying more to help the state out of its financial woes. Pritzker said that…
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Leavitt: Joe Biden rethinks the common touch
— April 4, 2019I have been very careful not to fall into the Joe Biden trap since long before he got trapped in it. It’s not necessarily a fun way to live, but I’m used to it. One night when I…
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Democrats: Opponents should ‘put votes behind’ specific graduated tax counterproposals
— April 2, 2019SPRINGFIELD — High-ranking Illinois Democrats gave support to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed income tax overhaul Thursday, calling on opponents of the plan to offer specific alternatives…
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Repeal of abortion notification passes State Senate committee
— March 21, 2019SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Democrats are one step closer to repealing legislation requiring that a minor consult her parent or guardian before getting an abortion. The bill, sponsored…
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