Thompson budget boosts elderly home care program in Illinois
Governor Thompson proposes a 60 percent increase to 98 million dollars for the aging agency in home care for fiscal 1986. Director Janet Otwell says the program will aid 28,000 seniors by July and save state money versus nursing home care, while the governor argues the investment supports humane, productive lives for seniors.
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Simon assigned to Senate Rules and Administration panel
Senator Paul Simon of Illinois drew a seat on the Senate Rules and Administration Committee joining his posts on Labor and Human Resources and Judiciary. Spokesman Joe Lockhart said the new assignment could boost his insider strength and influence with colleagues as deputy Democratic whip. CHICAGO World’s Fair cost cuts of 200 million aim to free funds for other state attractions, a fair spokesman said. John Kramer called the proposal a giant step toward selling the fair to Legislature, taxpayers and private investors.
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Tax amnesty saved time says Illinois chief
Revenue Director J Thomas Johnson told the Senate Revenue Committee the fall two month tax amnesty collected 152.4 million dollars and will likely be similar when finalized. He said at least 80 percent of the dollars were already known or would have been found, while critics call it a quick cash fix.
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Senate Revenue Committee
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