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Carbondale Reporter

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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From Prairie State Wire

In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

12 days ago

Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

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Illinois Policy Institute says proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers could hurt local lawn care businesses

Introduced on Feb. 14, Senate Bill 3313, which would make gas-powered leaf blowers illegal in Illinois, has some small business owners fearful for their future.

By Terry Davis | Mar 2, 2020

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From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 1 month ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

From Prairie State Wire

Nothing 'fair' about Pritzker's tax plan for pass-through businesses, IBA president says

By Tom Lawrence | 2 months ago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a "fair tax," but critics say it is far from fair and that it would be a mistake to support it when it appears as a referendum question on ballots in November.

From Southern Illinois News

Rep. Windhorst urges constituents to support local business

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

As a member of the House’s Economic Opportunity & Equity committee, Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is always thinking of ways to improve the landscape for small business owners.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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Rep. Windhorst urges rural Illinoisans to exercise their rights when progressive tax plan goes to a vote

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 14, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently led a local forum designed to promote business growth in his 118th District and throughout Southern Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 6 months ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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Carbondale City Council amends liquor license ahead of SIU's homecoming festivities

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 15, 2019

Jackson County Republican Chairman Chris Grissom has mixed feelings about the Carbondale City Council recently amending its liquor license to coincide with homecoming weekend at Southern Illinois University.

From North Egypt News

Southern Illinois Made Expo set for July 27-28

By Colin Froment | 9 months ago

The second annual Southern Illinois Made Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27-28 at The Pavilion in Marion.

From SE Illinois News

Free market, taxpayers 'under attack in Illinois,' Rep. Severin argues in opposition of 'fair tax'

By Kyla Asbury | 10 months ago

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) opposed the graduated income tax amendment during the House session on Monday, calling for fiscal reform rather than driving more residents and businesses out of Illinois.

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2 Carbondale nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Two nursing homes in Carbondale received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Gov. Pritzker's new climate strategy is all pain, no gain

By Jay Lehr, Ph.D and Tom Harris | 1 year ago

High taxes, record debt, underfunded pensions, notorious corruption, and an ongoing urban crime problem are only a few of Illinois’ most pressing problems.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 1 year ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.

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CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: “Jazz for 11/11” at The Varsity on Nov. 11

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

The New Arts Jazztet will present “Jazz for 11/11” at 3 p.m.

From Prairie State Wire

Property tax trouble?

By LGIS Newsfeed | 1 year ago

Have a story you’d like to share concerning your property tax bill?

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 2 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

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MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: My Tax Illinois & You to be held July 10

By Press release submission | Jun 28, 2018

The My Tax Illinois Workshop will be held on July 10, 12, 18 and 27 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 2 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

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MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Goodie bags for the MHS Choir

By Press release submission | Jun 24, 2018

Hello, my name is Ty Williams from the MHS Choir.