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Illinois Millionaires Tax doesn’t get support
(The Center Square) – A proposed millionaires tax was shot down late Wednesday in the Illinois House of Representatives. …
Pritzker bans insider trading by state employees, faces hypocrisy claims
(The Center Square) – New rules for employees of the state of Illinois will prevent betting on the outcomes of…
Autism care providers, parents urge change in ownership mandate
(The Center Square) – Autism care providers and parents say a crisis is looming for Illinois’ network of services. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Bears want more from state
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Bears say a megaprojects bill passed by the Illinois House needs additional amendments in…
Bears, megaprojects tax incentive bill heads to Senate after clearing House
(The Center Square) – The Illinois House has passed legislation to provide tax incentives for the Chicago Bears and other…
House Dems pass redistricting amendment GOP says will lead to more gerrymandering
(The Center Square) – Democrat state legislators say they are one step closer to standing against attacks on voting rights…
Illinois Quick Hits: Governor announces green tax credits for film and TV
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced a new 5% tax credit to incentivize green film and television…
‘Plaintiffs’ lawyer paradise:’ IL lawsuit-friendly courts jack up costs, report says
Illinois is falling behind the rest of the country at reforming its court system, and in some ways is headed…
AG candidate seeks to reform SAFE-T Act
(The Center Square) – An Illinois attorney general candidate launched a new initiative to reform the SAFE-T Act. …
Op-Ed: Senate Bill 3070 provides sensible solution for students, manufacturers
Illinois manufacturers face a serious problem. We have modern, high-tech facilities running at full capacity, but we struggle to find…
Illinois millionaire’s tax moves closer to November ballot
(The Center Square) – A measure giving Illinois voters the opportunity to consider a millionaire’s tax is one step closer…
Reentry housing bill draws support from advocates; debate centers on cost, public safety
(The Center Square) – Supporters of Illinois’ proposed “Homes for Good Act” say the measure could reduce recidivism and improve…