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Illinois Legislators Considering Major Taxes and New Restrictions on Gun Ownership
Another new tax for firearms owners. Illinois Democrats have introduced a new law that would require you to buy government-approved insurance just to apply for, or renew, a FOID Card. HB43 creates a JB Pritzker appointed task force to study … Continue reading →
New Hunting Tax in Illinois Proposed to Start January 1, 2027
New Hunting tax: Illinois legislators are proposing a new tax on hunters and firearm enthusiasts in Illinois. Starting Jan 1, 2027 Illinois firearms owners, hunters, and marksmen will pay a five cent tax per round of ammunition tax under HB4414. … Continue reading →
Illinois Considering a “Free Cash” Handout Program Statewide
Illinois Democrats are pushing for a “Free cash“ handout program statewide –“guaranteed income”. Money would be provided to families and individuals without any work requirements whatsoever. [Q: Should Illinois provide free money, without the requirement to work? ] Advocates in … Continue reading →
What Does a Cashless Society Mean ?
HERE’S WHAT NO CASH ACTUALLY MEANS:A cashless society means no cash. Zero. It doesn’t mean mostly cashless and you can still use a ‘wee bit of cash here & there’. Cashless means fully digital, fully traceable, fully controlled. I think … Continue reading →
United States’ Foolish Acts of the Past in the Handling of the Regime of Iran
This didn’t begin Friday. Carter started it. Carter didn’t just watch, he helped the Ayatollah overthrow the Shah. He watched the Islamic Republic take power, watched American diplomats get seized and paraded on television for 444 days, spent the rest … Continue reading →
Future of Food Delivery If The Grocery Bag Tax is Implemented
Here is the future of food delivery in Illinois if the grocery bag tax is implemented. Food delivery to your porch will look like this. Plastic bags no longer allowed and groceries just sitting loose on your porch. The new … Continue reading →
Illinois Statewide Bag Tax Being Considered
Illinois is considering a universal statewide bag tax, but a proposed bill (HB5112) seeks to introduce a 10-cent fee on all carryout bags starting Jan. 1, 2027, rising to 25 cents by 2030. Currently, taxes exist in specific locations, such … Continue reading →
Legislation for Devices to Limit Speed Proposed in Illinois
New law: Speed limiting devices may soon be required in vehicles in Illinois. [Q: Should Illinois be able to require speed limits in vehicle ?] A new proposal in Springfield would require certain Illinois drivers to install speed-limiting technology in … Continue reading →
Illinois Mileage Tracker Tax is Back on Legislative Agenda for 2026
The Illinois Mileage tracker tax is back. The new proposal includes a provision to have a tracker in applicable vehicles and 1.5 cent per mile tax. [Q: Good Idea or bad plan?] Senate Bill 3566 would establish a new Road … Continue reading →
Bad Outcome for USA with Mojtana Khamenei Chosen as Supreme Leader of Iran
The US hopes for a diplomatic offramp in Iran are over! Mojtaba Khamenei the son of former Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been elected as the Supreme Leader, taking over from temporary Supreme Leader Arafi. This is bad. Initially considered dead, … Continue reading →