The Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have jointly released a one-page fact sheet on the impacts of switching to a progressive income tax in Illinois.
Governor J.B. Pritzker and the General Assembly have debated whether to amend the Illinois Constitution to allow the state to replace its flat-rate income tax...
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Illinois General Assembly Updates
from the Illinois AFL-CIO
Hazardous Materials Workforce bill to be considered by Senate
Senator Mike Hastings (D-Frankfort) passed SB1407 through the Senate Executive Committee by a vote of 14-2. Bill Mangin, with the Heat & Frost Insulators Local 17, testified before the committee. The bill is in response to many out of state workers doing construction work...
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Pritzker Administration Publishes Transition Reports With Input From More Than 400 Illinoisans
Springfield, Ill. - With input from more than 400 stakeholders representing both political parties, all regions of the state and diverse viewpoints, the Pritzker administration today published 11 transition committee reports with recommendations about how the state can move forward in a variety of ways.
"I am so thankful to...
Does your vote matter? A look at gerrymandering and voter turnout
by Chris M. Stevens, printed in 4-5-18 issue
UNITED STATES – Ideals. The United States emerged as a democratic republic. Power to the people. One person one vote. Emphasis: leadership chosen by the people, no royalty, elites, or moneyed class.
Does your vote matter? Midterm elections typically generate low turnout. The...