Despite GOP congresswoman's urging, Illinois sheriffs say they will follow state immigration law

Despite GOP congresswoman's urging, Illinois sheriffs say they will follow state immigration law

Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller urged Illinois sheriffs to defy a 2017 state immigration law. Sheriffs say they will continue to follow the law — including if it changes.

GOP senators slam the latest push for higher taxes by Illinois Democrats – Center Square

Among the new taxes being proposed include $1.7 billion excise tax on capital gains, an $840 million billionaire wealth tax, and $830 million to raise the corporate income tax in Illinois. At 9.5 percent, Illinois already has the third-highest corporate income tax rate in the country.

Senators slam 'wasteful' renovation plan

A group of 30 senators has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 956-million-baht budget for the renovation of the new parliament complex, arguing that the spending plan is excessive, poorly prioritised and not in the public interest.

GOP senators slam the latest push for higher taxes by Illinois Democrats

(The Center Square) – GOP lawmakers say a proposal to raise taxes on the wealthiest people and corporations in Illinois will be detrimental to small businesses.

Letter to the Editor: Rather than improve conditions for Illinois, Pritzker promotes himself on national stage – Muddy River News

At a time when Illinois families are cutting back to make ends meet, Democratic leaders in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to fund massive government expansion, including what would be the largest state budget in Illinois history.Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget is nearly $15 billion larger than when he first took office. Now, Democrat leaders want taxpayers to foot the bill through a series of new and expanded taxes, including h…

Small and Midsize Manufacturers Overwhelmingly Oppose State “Jobs Tax”

SCHAUMBURG, IL – Small and midsize manufacturers voiced their strong opposition this week to a bill under consideration in Springfield that would impose a 1.12% tax on employee paychecks to fund a state-run program to give employees up to 27 weeks of paid leave (up to 18 weeks of paid family or medical leave per year, plus up to 9 additional weeks for pregnancy).The Technology & Manufacturing Association surveyed its members and found that an ov…