West Frankfort leaders oppose state sales tax hike plan
West Frankfort officials joined Southern Illinois mayors in lobbying Springfield for a 1 percent sales tax increase to balance the budget over a few years. City officials paid a fee under protest, while finance head Bob Ellis urged absorbing it this year. SIMA plans Sept meeting to back an income or sales tax rise.
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Topinka calls for special budget session rejected by Democrats
Democrats reject Topinka proposal to convene a special budget session as she cites jeopardized revenue sources including a 10th riverboat license tied up in litigation and a lease sale plan for the Thompson Center. Tax receipts lag in the first month of the fiscal year, though aides insist the budget is balanced with $700 million in federal backup.
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Cox pitches 100 tax credit for political donations
Senate hopeful John Cox would seek legislation to give voters a $100 tax credit for campaign donations to boost turnout and curb big money influence. He cites Minnesota’s similar credit and notes aims to raise $2 million from small donors to fund state wide TV ads.
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O Hare expansion bill signed amid funding questions
Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a 6.6 billion expansion bill for O Hare Airport amid uncertainty over FAA approval and timing. The project, praised by Mayor Daley and lawmakers, could create over 195000 jobs and 18 billion in state benefits, preserving O Hares hub status.
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