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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2002
Page
2
A memo from Gov George Ryan’s budget office outlines proposed closings or downsizing for prisons mental health centers parks and other sites. It lists site names with job counts where available noting many small parks may have only a few fulltime workers and larger facilities could employ ten or more.
The Thursday Flipside should have stated that band Coyote Moon performs tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight at Fearless' Place, 206 East Market Street, Christopher, not the erroneous information printed. Confirmation requested via the Accuracy Hotline or local office.
The Illinois House and Senate leaders distance from tax hikes as Gov. Ryan stops short of endorsement. Proposals discussed include a 75 cent cigarette tax rise to 1.38 per pack for 537 million, riverboat casino tax increases worth 180 million, and unlinking state from federal corporate taxes for 216 million to schools with 149 million to governments. Proponents cite health and revenue gains, while opponents warn of border shopping, business harm, and reduced economic benefits.
State senator Woolard seeks higher taxes raising individual rate from 2.5 to 3 percent and corporate from 4 to 5.3 percent. Reactions split along party lines. Republicans oppose until budget cuts are verified. Democrats show limited support with some proposing alternatives like cigarette or gaming taxes. Several lawmakers warn gains may be blocked by election dynamics and lack of votes.
In Vienna 15000 residents circulated petitions across Johnson and adjacent counties after the Illinois Department of Corrections moved up the Vienna prison closure date to May 15. Activists urge lawmakers, the governor, and unions to share blame and find a solution while legislators consider surcharges and a budget plan. The House passed HR 798 urging delay of closures until a budget is set.
Gov proposes closures and downsizing at 42 sites including Beall Woods Belknap Mermet Pyramid Sahara Woods Horseshoe Lake Eldon Hazlet as budget gaps widen. Budget chief Schnorf says capital projects on hold until decisions. Union AFSCME resists furloughs while proposing higher taxes on riverboat gambling and cigarettes.
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