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by Angela Caputo
11:51am
Thu Jun 25, 2009
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Where Are The Madigans?

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With the budget negotiations inching forward this week, one voice has been notably absent from the public debate -- that of House Speaker Michael Madigan.  Take a look at these seven news reports from today regarding the recent activities (or lack thereof) in Springfield...

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by Progress Illinois
11:43am
Wed Jun 24, 2009

Detox Center Closes In Bloomington

State Legislature

From the AP:

The state of Illinois' failure to fully fund McLean County's only non-medical, alcohol and drug detoxification program will force it to cease operation July 1.

Chestnut Health Systems Chief Operating Officer Alan Sender said the organization can no ...

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by Josh Kalven
10:31am
Wed Jun 24, 2009

Meeks: "Let's Pass Something We Can Be Proud Of"

Taxes

The SouthtownStar's Phil Kadner once again devotes a column to State Sen. James Meeks' latest reflections on the budget battle in Springfield. He echoes some of the frustrations voiced by Senate President John Cullerton at a press conference yesterday:

"You know ...

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by Josh Kalven
4:34pm
Tue Jun 23, 2009
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Cullerton Says Tax Hike "The Only Way Out," Questions Wisdom Of Temporary Plan

State Legislature

At a press conference in Springfield today, Senate President John Cullerton stated that the income tax bill (Sen. James Meeks' HB 174) approved by his chamber last month should serve as the "blueprint" for further budget negotiations, emphasizing that a vote for a ...

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by Angela Caputo
3:14pm
Tue Jun 23, 2009
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Ever More Reasons To Pass An Income Tax Hike

Taxes

After shooting down an income tax increase in May, state lawmakers have been the target of vigorous campaigning
by human service groups, anti-poverty advocates, and state workers
hoping to convince them to approve an income tax hike. Now that
lawmakers are back in ...

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by Adam Doster
10:46am
Tue Jun 23, 2009

A Reminder: Illinois' Need For Revenue Not Unique

Taxes

Opponents of an income tax hike in Illinois have criticized Gov.
Pat Quinn for flying across the state highlighting the draconian cuts
he would have to make under the 50 percent budget approved by the House
in May. Republicans like Senate Minority leader Christine Radogno, ...

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by Angela Caputo
5:21pm
Thu Jun 18, 2009

Don't Mess With The Kids

State Legislature

Human service providers and their allies agitated again for an income tax hike today, this time taking their demands to the front door of Chicago's Thompson Center. With the new budget year just two weeks away, the public interest groups have made it clear that they aren'...

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by Adam Doster
10:51am
Thu Jun 18, 2009
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Illinois Income Tax Receipts Down 10.7% In 2009

Taxes

April is a key month for state tax collectors. On the 15th,
individual income tax returns are due. Most states' fiscal year also
ends around that time, meaning an unexpected tax receipt shortfall
leaves lawmakers little choice but to trim the budget -- or find new
revenue...

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by Angela Caputo
5:24pm
Wed Jun 17, 2009
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Calling Out The Cowardly Votes

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As regular readers know, human service providers and their allies have been ramping up political pressure on the elected officials who voted against an income tax increase at the end of May.  The message is simple: If these lawmakers stand idly by as the state's safety net ...