Category Archives: lobbying
Gov Pritzker Blamed by Voters for High Taxes
New Poll: 60% of Illinois voters say “high taxes” is the most important issue facing the state, and they blame Gov. Pritzker (D). Many respondents said “…Governor J.B. Pritzker by name, using terms like “get rid of Pritzker”. Since JB … Continue reading →
Politicians Have Tried to Ban Your Gas Leaf Blower in Illinois
Did you know Illinois politicians proposed a law that would levy a $500.00 fine if you are caught using a Gas Leaf blower in Illinois? [Q: Should you have to pay $500 fine if caught using a Gas Leaf Blower?] … Continue reading →
Update on Illinois $1.50 Delivery Tax: It’s Back for a Vote !!!
The Illinois $1.50 delivery tax is back! Here’s an update. Background: In May, Illinois politicians proposed a $1.50 tax on every kind of delivery (Amazon, UPS, DoorDash, USPS)….any package that is delivered to your door. Every Amazon, USPS and UPS … Continue reading →
July 1, Happy Annual Illinois Tax Increase Day
Happy July 1. Starting today in Illinois:*Prostitution felony arrests will automatically be sealed.*Illinois gas tax hiked again to 48.3c gal.–2nd highest gas tax in US.*Cellphone tax hike from 7% to 8.65%.*6% hotel tax on short term rentals (Airbnbs, etc). Starting … Continue reading →
Mexican President’s Message to President Donald Trump
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addresses Trump: “So, you voted to build a wall. Well, dear Americans, even if you don’t understand much about geography, since for you America is your country and not a continent, it is important for you … Continue reading →
A Friday in Crime Ridden Chicago
Friday Firestorm: Blood on the Pavement, Flags from a Window, and a Mayor in Denial Friday began with armed criminals harming innocent people going to work in the morning in an accident that twisted metal and pinned a passenger. At … Continue reading →
Chicago Fire Department is Responding To Fires 🔥 to Watch Buildings Burn per New Departmental Order
New policy at CFD, and it’s a doozy. Under a new order, CFD responding to all residential fires at buildings under 7 stories are to approach the art of fighting fires in the most risk-averse way. This new order places … Continue reading →
Could Minnesota Representative Hortman’s Life Have Been Saved ?
This is insane. We now learn that Minnesota Police just stood by and watched as Vance Boelter murdered Rep. Hortman in her home. What. How is this possible? Minnesota Law Enforcement Officials just reported that that two Minnesota Police officers … Continue reading →
My Thoughts About Vance Boelter
You aren’t going to like this post, but it needs to be said about Vance Boelter. At first, I assumed Vance Boelter was just another grifter in the NGO/activist space. He built a fake resume, floated around volunteer gigs, and … Continue reading →
More Taxes in Illinois Residents Future !!!
More taxes! Residents of Illinois could soon be charged a “commuter transportation mobility tax“ to pay for Chicago’s public transportation system. As the city of Chicago looks to capture an additional $1.5 billion in revenue for their public transit system, … Continue reading →