Bills’ aim: More revenue through closing tax loopholes Bills’ aim: More revenue through closing tax loopholes Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Admitting it will take two years to see any new revenue from a progressive state income tax, Fair Economy Illinois has ideas for raising money in the meantime.
Bright picture of college savings programs painted for Senate committee Bright picture of college savings programs painted for Senate committee Tuesday, February 5, 2019 The Senate Higher Education Committee on Tuesday learned that assets are strong and accounts are up for Illinois' two state-managed college savings programs, Bright Directions and Bright Start.
Illinois can follow other states’ lead to $15 minimum hourly wage Illinois can follow other states’ lead to $15 minimum hourly wage Thursday, January 31, 2019 As it considers raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour, Illinois has a few examples to follow. Three states and Washington, D.C., have approved the significant jump to $15 an hour. And each of... Read more
Bristow ready to be more vocal in Statehouse Bristow ready to be more vocal in Statehouse Wednesday, January 30, 2019 One of the first lessons state Rep. Monica Bristow learned about her job was to keep answers short, and be careful about saying too much. Bristow (D-Godfrey), appointed in December 2017 to... Read more
GOP lawmakers seek to stop ‘revolving door,’ pension payouts GOP lawmakers seek to stop ‘revolving door,’ pension payouts Tuesday, January 29, 2019 With increased state and national attention on ethics in politics, a pair of Republican lawmakers filed separate bills this week to add their own reforms to the mix. One would restrict former... Read more
Q&A With Senator Jason Plummer Q&A With Senator Jason Plummer Friday, January 25, 2019 Jason Plummer campaigned for lieutenant governor in 2010, but his running mate, Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady, lost to Democrat Pat Quinn, the incumbent governor at the time. Then, as... Read more