After Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address for the 2021 fiscal year, the Illinois Policy Institute spoke out about what they see as a better option.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal, released on Feb. 19, 2020, calls for $42 billion in the general fund and a new rate structure for the state’s income tax.
The $42 billion budget outlined by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has drawn a crowd of critics since it was announced Feb. 19, including Wirepoints, an organization that researches the Illinois economy and government and offers commentary to inform the citizens of the state.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget for the 2021 fiscal year will not address the problems that put the state at the bottom of fiscal health rankings, according to a policy group.
The Illinois State Rifle Association has been watching gun-related legislation make its way through Springfield, and executive director Richard A. Pearson is warning members about three bills in particular.
Instead of working with the Republicans in the Senate, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) says that Democrats are instead working behind closed doors and demanding cash handouts to the airlines, and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), who, he says is demanding cash for Illinois and Chicago, both of which have serious financial issues they are dealing with.
Financial expert Ted Dabrowski, president of Wirepoints, cautions that Illinois' financial crisis will no doubt get worse due to the impact of the novel coronavirus.
The Small Business Administration has announced several measures meant to support small business owners in the state, according to the Illinois Technology Association (ITA).
Bars, restaurants, and schools have all been ordered to close across the state of Illinois in an attempt to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus, also called COVID-19.As of March 15, there were 93 diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in 13 counties, according to an update from the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus.
Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.
Gun owners in Illinois are waiting too long to receive their firearms owner identification (FOID) cards, and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) has joined a lawsuit against the Illinois State Police to fix the problem, ISRA Executive Director Richard A. Pearson announced in a bulletin to members last week.
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider (R-Burr Ridge) is calling for the resignation of McHenry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jack Franks (D-Marengo), who is currently under investigation by the Illinois State Police for allegations of sexual misconduct that date back to 2016 – as well as for some accountability from the state's Democratic Party leader, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).
The Illinois State Police (ISP) and two individuals have been sued by two Illinois residents, the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF).
Illinois has dug itself into a $15.7 billion hole in terms of vendor debt, and the figure gets worse every day, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) reported recently.
Democrats and Republicans really can work together after all, the Illinois Republican Party commented in a recent press release following the apparent compromise on a state school funding measure.