Found this on Capitol Fax, which found it in the Daily Herald: Franks carried a property tax freeze proposal that Republicans decried as a stunt, but the Democrat says he agrees with the governor on the idea in general, and … Continue reading
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A press release from Illinois Senate Republicans: Senate Democrats Vote to Block Radogno/Rauner Property Tax Freeze Springfield, IL… The Democrats in charge of the Senate Executive Committee voted this afternoon to block an effort to freeze property taxes in Illinois, … Continue reading
Probably should not be a surprise that newspapers that endorsed Bruce Rauner’s run for Governor are now on his side in the fight against legislative Democrats. Here is how Rauner is using such editorials: Will Legislators “Continue to be part … Continue reading
It will be interesting to see how House Republicans who attacked State Rep. Jack Franks’ proposed “property tax freeze” will react when they discover that Govenror Bruce Rauner’s takes the same approach. (Read the language of Franks’ House Bill 695 … Continue reading
Friday, State Rep. Jack Franks didn’t use one of his 48 shell bills to tack on the following legislation. He used one of House Speaker Mike Madigan’s. Here’s how it ended up: Provides that, beginning with the 2015 levy year, … Continue reading