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Business & Lifestyle

Despite outflow of high earners, Democratic gubernatorial candidates push progressive tax

CHICAGO (Illinois News Network) -- With an entire year until the 2018 election for Illinois governor, instituting a progressive tax is already emerging as a battleground topic in the race. In one of his newest campaign ads, Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker highlights the benefits of taxing people who make more at a higher rate than those who don’t. “As governor, I’ll fight to pass a progressive income tax,” he says in the ad. “It will make the wealthy pay more, […]

todayNovember 13, 2017 7

Governmental Watchdogs

Rauner appoints Joseph Klinger to be acting director for IEMA

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) — Gov. Bruce Rauner announced Monday afternoon that he has appointed Joseph G. Klinger as acting director for the state’s Emergency Management Agency. Klinger has worked for the state since 1988 and previously served as IEMA’s assistant director from January 2007 to May 2010, interim director from May 2010 to February 2011, and most recently as deputy director since February 2015. Klinger will succeed James K. Joseph, who has been appointed by the Trump administration as regional […]

todayNovember 13, 2017 16

Ballot Access News

Wisconsin gubernatorial race: Libertarian candidate offers a break from two-party bickering

MADISON, Wis. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Despite many Democratic contenders for governor of Wisconsin next year, Republican Gov. Scott Walker considers them pretty much the same. "...it doesn't really who comes out of that primary; it'll be more of the same," Walker said before announcing his re-election bid Sunday. Phil Anderson, chairman of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, who is also campaigning for the executive post, agrees with Walker's sentiment, but notes that voters will get "more of the same", whether […]

todayNovember 13, 2017 9

Governmental Watchdogs

Skillicorn calls for more progress on ending sexual harassment

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants the sexual harassment conversation in the General Assembly to continue. At a House hearing on Oct. 31, activist Denise Rotheimer accused Senate Majority Caucus Whip Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) of sexually harassing her a year ago, and Chicago-based political fundraiser Katelyn Duncan gathered approximately 300 signatures in a show of solidarity over sexual harassment in Illinois politics. That's why Skillicorn wants to continue talks on SB402, which mandates annual sexual harassment […]

todayNovember 10, 2017 22

Business & Lifestyle

UPDATE: Current fundraising totals from Illinois Democratic and GOP gubernatorial candidates

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- On Friday, Eric Kirchberg reported campaign funds, as reported by the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform regarding regional races, including the gubernatorial race. However, more information has come to light regarding campaign funds for six Democratic candidates and three Republican candidates running in the March 20 primary. Governor Bruce Rauner (R-Winnetka), the incumbent seeking a second term, currently has $72 million in campaign funds, which includes a $50 million contribution he made to his re-election fund […]

todayNovember 5, 2017 13

Business & Lifestyle

Facebook release: We’re now requiring disclosures for political ads

MENLO PARK, Calif. (UPI) -- Facebook on Friday said it is going to start requiring buyers of political advertisements to verify their identities and disclose who paid for the ads. The move brings Facebook political ads in line with federal requirements on political ads in print and broadcast. Under current U.S. law, digital platforms like Facebook, Google and Twitter aren't required to disclose who buys political ads the way more traditional media are required to like television and radio. Facebook, along with other […]

todayOctober 28, 2017 3

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Conservative student group sues SIUE administration for restricting freedom of speech

EAST ST. LOUIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A conservative student group filed suit against Southern Illinois University officials Wednesday for restricting student expression and freedom of speech on the Edwardsville campus to an excessive small "free speech zone" making up less than 0.0013 percent of the entire campus. All student organizations on campus have to obtain advance permission before using the zone, forced to follow the University's policies on what can be approved to be held there and what kinds of […]

todayOctober 27, 2017 9

Business News

Carlinville accused of shunning information requests, costing taxpayers in the process

CARLINVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- According to a recent Illinois Leaks report from governmental watchdog group Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW), Carlinville mayor Deanna Demuzio has been doing everything to keep her constituents in the dark. ECW states in the report that Demuzio and city representatives have repeatedly denied granting requests based on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), resulting in subsequent complaints filed with Attorney General Lisa Madigan. These denials accrued as much as $1,000 or more for each instance before […]

todayOctober 24, 2017 6

Decision 2018

Rauner announces re-election bid for Illinois governor

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois governor Bruce Rauner made his re-election intentions official Monday morning. The Republican announced in a video message that he is seeking a second term. In his video, he vows to continue his fight against what he calls "corrupt career politicians". So far, no Republicans have come forward to challenge Rauner in the March primary.  There are seven Democratic candidates vying for the nomination at this point.

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