Reinvent Illinois

Posted on 25. Sep, 2009 by Michael.

The downturn in the economy affected our hard earned savings over the years by reducing our long term investment money for our retirement by a large amount. In addition to that property taxes continue to increase which also reduces our budget for enjoying our golden years.
In order to help our economy the state legislatures need [...]

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Posted on 25. Sep, 2009 by Ronald.

Survey question #5. What would you like to see state government doing differently.
1. State and Federal Term limits.
2. Eliminate Earmarks
3. provide a detailed list of lobbyists and their contacts in government.

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SOS Office

Posted on 25. Sep, 2009 by Rep. Kosel on behalf of constituent.

In today’s environment of having to cut expenses and streamline operation why does the Secretary of State charge exorbitant rates to complete forms on line LLC form by mail = $8.75 same form on line $58.75 Makes no sense

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Good government

Posted on 25. Sep, 2009 by Rick.

Incorporate the philosopy of one of our founding fathers.
“A wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of [...]

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Bonus for U of I President

Posted on 25. Sep, 2009 by Maryjo.

I’m not sure why the UofI President was supposed to get a $450,000 bonus next Spring, but I think it is inexcusable, especially in this economy. As an employee of a public institution how did he qualify for a bonus in the first place? State of Illinois employees, including University employees, should not be eliglble [...]

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