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Legislator says Illinois at ‘tipping point’ with domestic migration trends

Silence DoGood - March 9, 2025

U.S. Census Bureau data shows Illinois lost 56,235 people to other states in 2024 to rank 48th across the country in losses from domestic migration, with many of the now former residents pointing to the state’s high taxes as the top reason for them deciding to walk away. #migration

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Legislator pushes back on higher hotel taxes as part of Chicago tourism plan

Glenn Minnis | The Center Square - November 17, 2024

"I think even if the Tourism Bureau needs more money they need to find it out of existing funds,” Ugaste told The Center Square. #tax

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Legislator says Illinois Senate president admitted to ‘quid pro quo’ at DNC

Catrina Peterson | The Center Square - September 1, 2024

State Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, explained how top Democrats, like Harmon, wouldn’t allow the Invest in Kids Act renewal bill to be called this legislative session because it wasn’t favorable to public school teachers unions, who are large contributors to the Democrats’ campaigns. #dnc

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