State Sen. John J. Cullerton (D-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Sen. John J. Cullerton (D-Ill.)
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Lake County taxpayers would pay an extra $443M if Democrats’ tax hike becomes law
Lake County taxpayers would see a total of $443 million in state income tax increases if a tax hike measure passed by the Democrat-controlled Illinois State Senate becomes law.
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Chicago Tribune calls for new speaker in Illinois House
The Chicago Tribune’s editorial board has publicly called for the ousting of longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), predicting that if he is not unseated, the state faces two more years of “dysfunction.”
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Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals
A proposed increase to Chicago's property tax rate would bring with it unintended -- or perhaps intended -- consequences such as flawed property valuations that often require an attorney to appeal, an Illinois Policy Institute representative told Chicago City Wire.
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Amrozowicz calls for term limits, business-friendly climate to turn state around
Mike Amrozowicz, Republican candidate for the District 31 State Senate seat, has been active on social media, utilizing it as a viable and vital tool for his campaign.
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Amrozowicz views term limits as solution to 'professional' politicians
Mike Amrozowicz, Republican candidate for the District 31 state Senate seat, recently released a statement supporting legislative term limits in the hopes of ending an era of “professional politics” prone to potential corruption.
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GOP hopeful Abernathy slams passage of unbalanced state budget
Republican state House District 59 candidate Dawn Abernathy slammed the budget presented by House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Dist. 22), Senate President John Cullerton (D-Dist. 6) and the Democratic caucuses last week. It was passed by the Democratic supermajority on Wednesday.
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Amrozowicz: Capitol needs 'kitchen table' fiscal mentality
Mike Amrozowicz wants the state government to acquire some "basic kitchen-table common sense."
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Rauner softens tone but stays with agenda
Democrats say the budget remains their priority