Democrats unveil transit tax proposal
Democrats propose a five percent gross receipts tax on oil firms and distributors, plus higher vehicle license fees, to fund a revamped regional transit and highway program. The plan offers shifts in governance and would appoint a new transit authority, with state and local road funding allocations and a Bi state link. Control would move away from the RTA board to a Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
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Right to Work Bill Clears Illinois House Panel
The House Labor and Commerce Committee approved the right-to-work bill 9-7 amid union protests. Sponsor Rep George Ray Hudson argued the measure would improve Illinois business climate, while opponents said it harms labor rights and would roll back union protections. The AFL-CIO called the vote a first, signaling the bill’s move toward the House floor.
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