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Michael Madigan was re-elected speaker of the House Wednesday in Springfield. It was the opening day of the 100th General Assembly, and Madigan used the…
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An attempt to add a surtax on Illinois millionaires failed in the Illinois House. House Speaker and Democrat Michael Madigan has backed the idea that…
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As the May 31st deadline for passing a new budget looms, Governor Rauner and the Legislature continue to bicker. John O'Connor of the Associated Press…
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As Illinois lawmakers grapple with a budget shortfall, a measure to impose a tax on millionaires' income came up short.Adding a surcharge to income over a…
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Illinois lawmakers are debating whether the wealthy should take on a bigger tax burden.Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan first surged the idea…
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Thirty-eight days into his term as Illinois' governor, Bruce Rauner yesterday delivered his much-anticipated budget address. Amanda Vinicky recaps the…
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This week, discussion of the so-called "Millionaire's Tax" advisory referendum on the November ballot. Also, ethics violations at the State Fair.
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This November, Illinois voters will be asked whether millionaires ought to pay more in taxes. The plan is being sold as a way to raise money for…
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House Speaker Michael Madigan wants voters to weigh in on his so-called "millionaires' tax" at the November elections.The referendum would ask if income…
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Host Jamey Dunn and guests Charlie Wheeler (UIS) and Patrick Yeagle (IL Times) discuss two constitutional amendments headed for the ballot: voting rights…