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From Prairie State Wire
GOP Senators say enough is enough with graduated income tax proposal
Seven Republicans took the podium at an impromptu press conference to reject yet another Democrat imposed tax hike.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Senate panel backs plan for property tax exemption for disabled first responders
All but one member of the Senate Executive Committee lawmaker approved a homestead exemption for disabled first responders at the panel's hearing April 11.
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From Peoria Standard
Tracy goes three for three on Senate bills
Legislation proposed by Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) related to school district funding, tax increment financing (TIF) districts and property tax code changes received full support in the Senate.
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From Prairie State Wire
Four GOP senators press state education board on school funding delays
Four Republican senators made it clear to Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) officials how upset they were with the school funding holdup at Tuesday's Senate Education Committee hearing on the SB650 Mandate Waiver.
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Arellano: Illinois' debt resulting in 'dramatic failures of government'
As the race for Illinois Senate seats warms up, a 45th District candidate has weighed in on the state of Illinois' finances.
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Senate hopeful sees property tax freeze as a big first step for taxpayers
Taxpayers in Illinois might soon have a way to ease their tax burden — but they need to pay attention, Dixon Mayor Liandro "Li" Arellano Jr. contends.
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Welter explains reasons for backing school funding reform bill
Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) voted for the state school funding bill because of its equal treatment and the reduction of unfunded mandates, according to his website.
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Senate rushes votes on budget bills
On Independence Day, the Senate approved three bills that would increase taxes and provide $36 billion in spending for Illinois.
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Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals
With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.
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Rezin: Rauner says Illinois must be competitive to be compassionate
Recapping Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address in Springfield, state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently summarized the governor’s main points, underscoring what she surmised to be an overall positive, realistic tone.