Some Say Illinois’ High Cannabis Tax Rate is Costing State in Revenue
In March, Illinois generated $135 million from legal cannabis sales as the state implemented a tax rate of 25% of the purchase price of marijuana. In …
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The Freelance Worker Protection Act Criticized as Overreach, Bad for Illinois Business
The legislation would authorize the Illinois Attorney General to get involved if someone is believed to have violated any provisions of the bill. #fre…
Republicans Continue Pushback Against Pritzker’s Consecutive Executive Orders
Some Republican lawmakers have been critical of the governor's use of disaster proclamations, calling it executive overreach. #illinois
Gaetz, Freedom Caucus Held Line on McCarthy Speakership Over Seven Bills
McCarthy’s election was the 15th time it took multiple votes to elect a speaker of the House, with the most contentious taking 133 votes over two mo…
Debate Continues in Illinois Over Interest Rates on Pawnbroker Loans
Kelly Swisher, president of the Illinois Pawnbrokers Association, told The Center Square the measure will hurt those in need of short-term money. #paw…
Illinois Announces $350 Million for Small Business Support, but Some Worry Policy Costs will Offset Assistance
He fears, however, that the governor will distribute the federal dollars and then offset the resulting benefits by increasing the minimum wage. #illi…
McCarthy’s Bid to Become GOP Speaker is Not a Sure Thing
Republican House members were posting questions about McCarthy on social media as late as Monday afternoon. #speaker #ushouse
‘Over-Policed’ Minority Communities Object to Illinois’ Proposed Gun Ban Penalties
Gun-owner rights groups have indicated they’re not negotiating on the bill and are ready to sue. #assaultweapon
