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Illinois Opportunity Project: Belt 'out of touch' with people in his district
“Sen. Belt continues to demonstrate how out of touch he is with the people in his district and that he has no interest in hearing what they have to say,” said Mark Cavers, President of the Illinois Opportunity Project.
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Letting pension system fail described as tough love for Illinois
Mike “Mish” Shedlock, who runs the blog “MishTalk.com,” believes imposing more taxes on Illinoisans with the biggest pensions can solve the pension crisis.
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Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push
Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.
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Economist says something's got to give: pensions or public schools
Public sector employees and retirees could accept less than their constitutionally protected pensions if they understand it's them or public education, an economist said during an appearance on a recent Chicago-based radio show.
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Taxpayers say 'reform,' but lawmakers hear 'more taxes,' policy pro says
Illinois lawmakers betray their ignorance of the needs and opinions of taxpayers when they pass huge tax increases as a way out of the ongoing budget impasse, a policy expert said on a radio program recently.
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'Absurd' math used to calculate 'Comeback Agenda,' financial pro says
There won't be any coming back for high-wage earners who will exit Illinois in a hurry if the so-called "Illinois Comeback Agenda" passes, a financial services professional said.
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Illinois Opportunity Project co-founders: Term limits in Illinois not short-term solution
Term limits are not a short-term solution to Illinois' financial problems, and when or if they are implemented, such limits must be done right or the result will be more of the same, co-founders of a conservative nonprofit said during a recent Chicago-based radio broadcast.
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Madison County votes to limit taxing authority by wide margin
A referendum proposal approved by Madison County voters to limit their tax rate hasn't received much press, but it is a good example of how taxing and spending should be handled by voters — rather than lawmakers — a conservative think tank senior fellow said during a recent Chicago radio show.
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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power
There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.
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Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois
The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.
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Belleville a microcosm of state's population loss, partisan turmoil
Belleville's economic and population troubles mirror the state's problems, on a smaller scale, with people and businesses leaving to find better opportunities elsewhere, two co-hosts said on a recent radio talk show.
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Think tank: Further talks between state, AFSCME would be waste of time
The state's largest public employee union is calling for Gov. Bruce Rauner to continue negotiating after talks were declared to be at an impasse earlier this month, but further talks with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) would be pointless, an attorney for a Chicago-based think tank said recently.
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Despite criticism, Illinois voters overwhelmingly approve Safe Roads Amendment
Illinois' Constitution will be amended to include the so-called "Safe Roads Amendment," meant to allocate billions for transportation projects; but opponents say it will cause financial strain in an already financially strained state, after voters passed the measure during Tuesday's general election.
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Analyst: Legislators love constitutional amendments -- that don't affect them
On Tuesday, voters in Illinois will vote on a constitutional amendment aimed at locking away transportation funds and preventing those funds from being spent for other purposes -- a measure that has opponents.
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'My Home is in Illinois' campaign supports many political newcomers in state races
A new ad campaign is encouraging voters to choose political newcomers for the state legislature when they go to the polls for the general election next month.