Dec
16
2008
State Legislators Attempting to Sneak Through Pork Barrel Pension Bill
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Chicago - Jim Tobin, President of National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI), spoke out today against HB1702, a bill currently awaiting approval in the state house, which would drastically increase the cost of Illinois’ already over-burdened pension system. Read more
Dec
16
2008
DRACONIAN TOBACCO TAXES AND NEW SMOKING BAN CAUSE STATE TOBACCO AND CASINO REVENUES TO PLUMMET
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By Alex Voorman
Chicago — Illinois politicians again proved that they are quite adept at cutting their own throats, financially speaking. Both state cigarette and casino revenues are down significantly in the 5 months of fiscal year 2009 (FY09) ending November 30, 2008. Read more
Dec
3
2008
Schools’ safety bonds are abused
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From the Chicago Sun Times, Dec. 2, 2008
By NTUI activist Les Golden, Oak Park
The 50th anniversary of the Our Lady of the Angels school fire reminds one of the life safety legislation that was quickly passed by the General Assembly following the fire. This allowed school districts to issue bonds, without going to voters for tax-increase referendums, to purchase fire extinguishers and overhead sprinkler systems, among other things. Read more