Illinois lawmakers push costly spending ideas this spring
In Springfield lawmakers propose dozens of spending ideas to aid constituents and interest groups, from propane tax suspensions and fuel tax cuts to income tax deductions for organ donors and truck tolls. Budget pressures limit chances, yet sponsors insist ideas may gain traction later. teachers in low income areas could receive a tax credit to reduce turnover.
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Senate Rules Committee
Lawmakers push bills for billions in benefits across Illinois
Illinois lawmakers advance dozens of bills in the Legislature this year, aiming to spend millions on benefits for constituents and interest groups. Highlights include HB5264 a 57.6 million raise for disability service agencies and tax credits for landlords teachers and organ donors with various reliefs and suspensions for motor fuel and propane.
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Chicago
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Toronto
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Dearborn
Blagojevich Ads Accuse Topinka Of Missing Board Meetings
The 15 second spot targets Judy Baar Topinka over attendance on the Illinois State Board of Investment. Blagojevich ally Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn unveiled the new ad as Topinka pressed the governor on gas price action and immigration reform remarks.
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Illinois State Board of Investment
Obama connects with crowds at Loyola town hall in Illinois
U S Senator Barack Obama draws about 2 000 at Loyola University repeating his regular guy image while engaging on issues from Iraq to student debt. He courts adoring crowds at almost 50 Illinois town halls and remains largely controversy free amid national celebrity status.
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