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2017-07-05 Government

UPDATE: Illinois Senate Overrides Gov. Rauner Veto of 32% Income Tax Hike

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Posted by Besoeker 2017-07-05 07:32|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 When all you have is a ~~hammer~~ tax hike, every problem looks like a ~~nail~~ need for mo' money

Posted by Frank G 2017-07-05 08:45|| 2017-07-05 08:45|| Front Page Top

#2 They did it on Independence Day. Message delivered.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2017-07-05 10:06|| 2017-07-05 10:06|| Front Page Top

#3 HOW MUCH WILL THE $5 BILLION TAX HIKE COST YOUR FAMILY?

Posted by Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2017-07-05 11:35|| 2017-07-05 11:35|| Front Page Top

#4 Yeah, this increase picks up less than half of Illinois' existing way overdue unpaid bills (not including pension obligations) in the first year.

They'll probably find something else to do with the increased revenue other than pay down their debt, though.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2017-07-05 11:42|| 2017-07-05 11:42|| Front Page Top

#5 At least it will be clear whos fault it is when the state totally collapses so that any kind of lawsuits can be correctly applied.

Posted by rjschwarz 2017-07-05 12:14|| 2017-07-05 12:14|| Front Page Top

#6 Don't let the gate bump the butts of businesses/people-with-skills exiting the state.

Posted by Thumper 2017-07-05 17:53|| 2017-07-05 17:53|| Front Page Top

#7 Fiduciary Responsibility

State and national constitutions need a clause that if the legislature is unable to balance the budget, outside of extreme circumstance (ie a state of war), all members of the body are barred for 10 years of any elected or appointed governmental position. You better believe they'll start compromising way before things like this occur.

Posted by Procopius2k 2017-07-05 18:39|| 2017-07-05 18:39|| Front Page Top

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