The Daily Herald is reporting that second term State Rep. Steve Andersson is sticking to his decision to support the 32% income tax hike. Having voted for the bill earlier this week, Andersson says he will support the veto override … Continue reading
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The lead editorial in this morning’s Chicago Tribune wonders which State Reps. will vote to override Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto . “…if you vote this tax increase into law and then have to admit to your constituents that accompanying ‘reform’ … Continue reading
State Rep. Steve Andersson has a smaller part of McHenry County than any other House member. He is also, in only his second term, the most influential, having been named Floor Leader by GOP Minority Leader Jim Durkin. Representing Sun … Continue reading
Here is the roll call of the income and sales tax hike bill, Senate Bill 9: … Continue reading
One of the prices of being in a leadership position in the Illinois General Assembly is that one has to take votes of which one’s constituents probably disapprove. In the Kane CountyChronicle article about a Town Hall Meeting held in … Continue reading
An article by David E. Smith, Executive Director of the Illinois Family Institute: Illinois Senate Approves Transgender Birth Certificates — Contact Gov. Rauner! HB 1785 passed in the Illinois State Senate by a vote of 32-22 Please call the governor! HB … Continue reading
The Illinois General Assembly settled a fight among McHenry Township Republicans Wednesday. Four years ago, insurgent Republicans took control of the McHenry Township Republican Party from followers of long-time power house Al Jourdan, Jr. Members of the former ruling faction … Continue reading
The American Conservative Union has released its rankings for Illinois legislators. State Rep. David McSweeney and State Senators Dan McConchie and Karen McConnaughay made the 90% and above category: State Senator Pam Althoff and State Representatives Steve Andersson, Mike Tryon … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Steve Andersson: Rep. Andersson appointed House GOP Floor Leader GENEVA – State Representative Steve Andersson (R-Geneva) was appointed to the post of House Republican Floor Leader today, making the Kane County legislator the 51-member … Continue reading
The following endorsement mailing came from the Pro-Life Victory Committee, the political arm of Right to Life, McHenry County. Those endorsed in McHenry County follow: Donald Trump – President Peter Roskam – 6th District Congress Randy Hultgren – 14th District … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: Sen. McConchie joins legislators calling on Auditor General Mautino to step aside while investigations continue Chicago, IL… Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) joined a group of Illinois legislators today urging Illinois Auditor … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Andersson: News From State Representative Steve Andersson After finishing a full week of session in the House, there are several legislative updates I would like to share with you. Despite the budget impasse that has been … Continue reading
As of January 19th, State Rep. David McSweeney has 56 sponsors of his House Resolution not to tax retirement income. Here is what appears on the Illinois General Assembly website: Short Description: NO TAXES ON RETIREMENT INCOME House Sponsors Rep. … Continue reading
Freshman State Rep. Steve Andersson has four bills that took effect on January 1st: PA 99-0292 Boundary line Agreements between municipalities (Clarifies case law on how a municipality may negotiate its boundaries with other communities) PA 99-0293 Municipal Code Hearings … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Environmental Defenders: GREEN DRINKS MCHENRY COUNTY GATHERING SET FOR January 4 CRYSTAL LAKE – On the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally-minded people gather upstairs at Duke’s Alehouse Kitchen to network and talk about … Continue reading
The Northwest Herald plunged into the coming income tax hike fight in Monday’s paper. First revealed to the public in a Pioneer Press (owned by the Chicago Tribune) article on October 21st, Republican leaders are considering taxing retirement income. McHenry … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Anderson: Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays! As the year comes to a close, I want to take the time to wish you and your family peace, joy, good health and happiness during this holiday season and throughout … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney has introduced a resolution that states the belief that the Illinois Income Tax Act should not be amended to permit taxing retirement income. The 31 signing onto the idea follow: Rep. David McSweeney – Brandon W. … Continue reading
Can’t remember where I read that Governor Bruce Rauner was saying that there would be no budget until January, but I can tell you why there won’t be a budget and massive tax hike passed before the end of filing … Continue reading
One of the comments this week speaks to one of the reasons people move out of Illinois. This is from a former Crystal Lake resident: I left sold my home. Moved to Florida. No state income tax. Property taxes 30% … Continue reading