Dems Chicken Out on Income Tax Hike Authorization Measure

When I skimmed Family PAC’s email announcing the defeat of the Democratic Party-backed constitutional amendment to allow a progressive income tax in Illinois, I saw the number 35 and thought, “That was close.” It takes 36 votes, a two-thirds majority, … Continue reading

Dems Chicken Out on Income Tax Hike Authorization Measure

When I skimmed Family PAC’s email announcing the defeat of the Democratic Party-backed constitutional amendment to allow a progressive income tax in Illinois, I saw the number 35 and thought, “That was close.” It takes 36 votes, a two-thirds majority, … Continue reading