Governor signs up tax breaks with unknown impact
The Bloomington Pantagraph critiques Senate Bill 2112, saying the governor and lawmakers approve higher seniors exemptions and larger home value deductions without assessing effects on local tax bodies. It notes reduced revenue, potential service cuts, and uneven impact across counties, especially Downstate. It argues officials rushed the measure to aid Chicago.
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Maag Faces Karmeier In High Stakes Illinois Supreme Race
Gordon Maag, a Fifth District appellate judge, campaigns across Southern Illinois for a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court 5th District in a race against Lloyd Karmeier. The contest draws heavy money from interest groups, fueling concerns about judicial independence and public trust.
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Land of Lincoln Legal Assistant Foundation
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Mount Vernon
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Third Judicial Circuit
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University of Mississippi Law School
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Illinois judges race shapes money influence and reform debate
Gordon Maag and Dana Karmeier face a costly Madison St Clair county contest amid push for tort reform. ISCC backs Karmeier with six figure hopes while trial lawyers group cautions on big money. Polls show voter skepticism about money in judicial outcomes and reforms stalled in legislature.
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