Rich Miller, the man who writes Capitol Fax is undoubtedly a Democrat. One can tell by the slant on his posts. Today, he pats State Rep. Jack Franks on the back for his anti-tax voting record. “Franks has never voted … Continue reading
Category Archives: Millionaire’s Tax
State Rep. Jack Franks has told folks that he will vote to put the so-called millionaire’s tax Constitutional Amendment dreamed up by House Speaker Mike Madigan on the balloty. Seventy-one votes are needed to pass the Illinois House and there … Continue reading
Republican opponent Steve Reick has been arguing that Franks can vote anyway he wants…unless House Speaker Mike Madigan wants Franks’ vote. That happens every time the Illinois House is organized. Franks has voted for Madigan to remain House Speaker every … Continue reading
A press release from Steve Reick, the Republican candidate opposing Jack Franks: Steve Reick Responds to Madigan’s “Millionaire’s Tax” Republican candidate for IL General Assembly blasts Democrat proposal for income tax surcharge Harvard, IL –Steven Reick, the Republican candidate for … Continue reading
The Onion is a satirical paper. Here’s what popped into my head when I saw the Northwest Herald headline about Jack Franks’ announcing he was going to vote to put the class warfare Constitutional Amendment on the ballot to charge … Continue reading