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Category Archives: State Government
The Onion Runs a J.B. Pritzker Campaign Ad
J.B. Pritzker just put out this campaign ad: . Watch this video on YouTube. . Talk about false advertising: . • Right off the bat he talks about keeping one’s word. This from the guy who promised he’d never sign … Continue reading
It’s Time for Pritzker to Discard His Scientific Hobgoblins
After the last session of the Illinois legislature, you have to wonder what we’ll do this year to top it. After all, we: . • Singlehandedly solved the climate crisis; • Took away from parents the right to be informed … Continue reading
Gov. Pritzker Just Cost Illinois $800 Million (And Counting)
Last week I wrote a post explaining my decision to remove myself from the “Agreed Bill Process” relating to the deficit in the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. My primary reason was that the Governor could have (and should have) … Continue reading
An “Agreed Bill” That I Don’t Agree With
In April, I was appointed to be a representative of the House Republican caucus on an “Agreed Bill Committee” which is a device used by labor and the business community during negotiations over the critical issue of Unemployment Insurance. By … Continue reading
Posted in Cost of Government, COVID-19, Illinois Budget, State Government
Tagged ARPA, State Debt
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Governor, Stay Home and Do Your Job
The General Assembly recently adjourned its fall veto session without addressing many of the major problems which confront Illinois. Among them: . Illinois has a $4.4 billion shortfall in its Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund which it’s obligated to repay to … Continue reading