Category Archives: Union
Can the President Revoke Press Passes to the White House ?
The Supreme Court ruled 50-years-ago that news organizations are not entitled to access to places or information the government controls – shutting down any claim by CNN that President Trump’s decision to revoke the press-passes for three organizations violates its … Continue reading →
Under the SAFE-T Act, Offenders have two days a week to roam unsupervised !!!
Insane! Under JB Pritzker’s Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, offenders on electronic monitoring can ‘turn OFF’ the device for 2 days! …every week! The approved legislation says that offenders can get at least 2 days of movement each week outside their residence … Continue reading →
Why Trump is Allowed to Continue Building the New White House Ballroom
For all the non-lawyers in the room, here is what happened today at the Supreme Court and why President Trump is allowed to continue building the new White House ballroom. Every law student learns fairly early that there is generally … Continue reading →
The Renaming Game, Who Started It ?
I have to admit, I’m enjoying the outrage over Lake Ontario being renamed Lake America. For years, we were told that names matter. Names carry meaning. Names make statements about who we are and what we value. Whenever some old … Continue reading →
Is Kirpan Allowed in the US
Is kirpan allowed in the US? Yes, the kirpan—a sacred, article of faith for initiated Sikhs—is legal to carry in the U.S.However, because it resembles a knife or sword, it is highly regulated. Specific rules depend strictly on where you … Continue reading →
Illinois is preparing for a 30% toll increase beginning January 1, 2027.
Toll free in’73″…a promise by Illinois politicians. Anybody remember that slogan? JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats are now guaranteeing that Illinois tollway roads will ‘not’ toll-free by 2073, either. JB Pritzker actually said there’s “no guarantees” your taxes won’t change … Continue reading →
More Money, Fewer Students: What the State Pays Per Student Is Soaring
More Money, Fewer Students: What the State Pays Per Student Is Soaring Here’s a number every Illinois taxpayer should sit with: in 2019, the state of Illinois put about $6,700 per student into education. Today that figure is roughly $9,700. … Continue reading →
Illinois Government Budget Antics in Springfield
Just Awful!! 9:45 PM Saturday night Illinois Democrats just dumped their budget off to Republicans…on paper….3600+ pages. 🤦♂️ what a mess !!! Not a document…not a PDF, but on paper. Republicans in the IL House and Senate have to read … Continue reading →
Gov Pritzker Continues to Gorge on Gasoline ⛽️ Tax Revenues
What Gov. Pritzker won’t tell you is that since the Iran war began, Illinois state and local governments have been collecting roughly 11–13¢ MORE per gallon in additional sales tax revenue alone. Illinois drivers are getting hammered at the pump, … Continue reading →
A Review of Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Scandals
Pritzker is drowning in scandals. He ripped toilets out of his Chicago mansion to dodge $331,000 in property taxes. This billionaire hid millions in Bahamas trusts while raising taxes on Illinois families. His family vacationed in Florida and Wisconsin during … Continue reading →