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Gubernatorial candidates hurling insults instead of addressing 10 trends driving Illinois towards insolvency
With Illinois’ decline in full display for the nation to see, proposals for fiscal and spending reforms should dominate the campaign and political landscape. After all, virtually every budget and economic trend in Illinois is pointing towards insolvency sometime in the near future.
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Rauner's attacks on Ives undermines his credibility, Wirepoints founder says
Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to go on the offensive and attack Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), his challenger in the March 20 Republican primary, shows little regard for the truth and insults the intelligence of voters, the founder of an online news outlet said during a recent interview.
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As Springfield looks to hoist more pension debt on taxpayers, study says they have paid enough
Just halfway through the budget year, state lawmakers are already in a desperate search for new sources of revenue.
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Little noticed 'racial bias' teacher training law seen as another unfunded mandate
Back in June, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation, with no fanfare, that requires “implicit racial bias” training for public school teachers during in-service days.
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Wirepoints president says 'bloated public sector' part of blame for high property taxes
Ted Dabrowski points to what’s happening in the suburb of Schaumburg as Exhibit A in his argument over why property taxes are becoming higher and higher for many suburban residents.
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Ives cites culture surrounding 'phony property tax freeze' in her decision to run for governor
State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is running for governor, and a recent House vote on legislation that was sold as a freeze on property taxes, but what fiscal experts say was little more than a ruse, is a symptom of the reason why.
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Analysis shows loopholes abound to get around property tax freezes
A fast-moving bill to freeze property taxes in Cook and adjacent counties for two years isn’t nearly as bad as it sounds for tax-hungry local governments nor as good as it sounds for tax-weary homeowners, fiscal analysts say.
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Dabrowski looks to lead Wirepoints, help Illinoisans force change
Ted Dabrowski has been named president of Wirepoints as the online news service looks to branch out in content and readership.
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'Horrible conflict of interest' for House Republican Leader Durkin
Since assuming control of the Illinois House Republican Caucus four years ago, the law firm of State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) has helped Illinois municipal governments and state agencies amass more than a quarter of a billion dollars in public debt, according to an analysis by Prairie State Wire.
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'No sign of improvement' seen in Illinois job numbers – and worse might be coming
There appears to be only bad news and worse news in Illinois' employment picture, according to WirePoints founder Mark Glennon.
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Illinois treasurer's bond purchase called dangerous precedent
WirePoints founder Mark Glennon has some concerns about recent statements by Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs.