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Comptroller, treasurer optimistic about Pritzker's 'fair tax' budget

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Treasurer Michael Frerichs are optimistic about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's "fair tax" budget plan, but others decry potential education cuts
By Rebecca Anzel Feb 21, 2020 1:06 PM
Pritzker paints two budget pictures: one with graduated tax, one without

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has tied his second-year state budget proposal to the unfinished marquee policy initiative of his first year -- a constitutional amendment that allows the state to impose higher income tax rates on higher income earners. But Republicans say a choice between new tax revenue and budget cuts is a false one.
By Jerry Nowicki and Peter Hancock Feb 21, 2020 1:00 PM
State to release first $50 million of broadband expansion funding

The state is accepting applications for the first $50 million in disbursements of a $420 million grant program aimed at increasing internet access across the state. Applications for the first $50 million can be submitted through Friday, April 3.
By Jerry Nowicki Feb 7, 2020 12:42 PM
Bost speaks on gun control

With gun control still a hot topic in Washington and elsewhere, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL 12th District) was asked his thoughts on the issue during a recent appearance in Pinckneyville. "The issues that are out there right now, we need to make sure all of our background checks are doing what they're supposed to be doing and make sure we enforce the existing laws," Bost said. "You'll also see the ATF will rejudge bump stocks from before, because they can do that by administrative rule, not law."
by pete spitler Mar 8, 2018 1:42 PM
State Rep. Brandon Phelps resigns, citing health

Democratic State Rep. Brandon Phelps, of Harrisburg, resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives on Friday, citing health reasons.
By Travis DeNeal Sep 5, 2017 2:11 PM

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Articles filed under Political Figures

Articles filed under
Political Figures