Senate panel blocks liquor tax hike plan in Illinois
Springfield AP Republican governors plan to raise taxes on beer wine and hard liquor faced an 8 1 vote defeat in the Senate Revenue Committee as lawmakers balked at funding education through alcohol taxes. Supporters want more funding while critics warn of higher prices and sales drops.
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Trimmer raise for state workers gets legislators OK
About 40,000 unionized Illinois state employees would forego three quarters of their planned pay raises this summer while taking five fewer paid days off. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the package, saving about 145 million in the coming fiscal year. AFSCME opposed reopening talks and said no to concessions, urging tax changes instead.
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Anti-theft plan for farm gear threatens firm
In Belleville Illinois a state pilot to computerize farm equipment identification may hurt a private firm that maintains serial numbers for 75 percent of US police departments The National Association of Registered Construction Equipment Inc says the program could endanger business and cost jobs Penny says he may delay hires if the plan proceeds and taxpayers fund it more than private enterprise.
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Illinois lifts interest caps on local bonds to spur growth
Springfield Illinois Gov James R Thompson signed a bill lifting interest rate limits on local bonds to attract industry and boost financing for government projects. The measure removes caps on industrial revenue bonds and raises ceilings on general obligation bonds enabling higher borrowing with rates up to 25 percent above average lending costs.
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Illinois House endorses bill easing 55 mph speeding rule
Springfield AP A bill to reduce penalties for speeding on state highways passed the Illinois House 109 to 58 to move to the Senate. The measure would treat tickets for traveling up to 70 mph on 55 mph roads as not moves violations.
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Lawmaker backs reducing penalty for repeated speed violations
Rep. A C Bartulis sponsors change allowing revocation or suspension of licenses after three moving violations in a year. He says motorists shouldn’t risk losing licenses when highways allow over 55 mph. Opponents warn Illinois could lose federal transportation aid if speed laws are altered.
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Night baseball limits near Wrigley Field in bill
Springfield AP report says the Illinois House approved a bill 100 to 53 to restore a strict 10 pm noise limit around Wrigley Field. Supporters warn Cubs may shift to night games, but opponents cite crime and congestion impacts on the nearby densely populated Chicago neighborhood. About 55,000 residents live within four blocks of the park.
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