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800 Solar Projects Waitlisted Across Illinois Because Of The Renewable Funding Cliff
Thursday, May 2, 2019 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] More than 800 solar energy projects are on hold because Illinois’ renewable energy program isn’t adequately funded to meet either current demand or the statutory renewable portfolio standard requirement of 25% by 2025. The waitlisted, shovel-ready projects could create thousands of jobs, lower consumer electric bills and generate $220 million in property tax revenue for local governments. Funding for new commercial and community solar projects and wind farms will be depleted after 2019. To see projects on the waitlist in your community – visit www.pathto100.net/waitlist  Without a fix to the state’s renewable energy program, waitlisted projects may not be built. Vote YES on HB 2966/SB 1781 to fix Illinois’ clean energy cliff and let shovel-ready projects move forward. For more information, please visit pathto100.net
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Missed It By That Much
Thursday, May 2, 2019 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] One of the most frequent arguments for enacting a progressive income tax hike in Illinois is to close an anticipated $3.2 billion budget shortfall. But the progressive tax plan currently moving through the General Assembly would fall $175 million short of this goal, according to Senate Democrats’ own numbers.  The plan’s shortfall is likely much larger due to irresponsible growth assumptions and faulty math. Not only does the plan fall short of closing the budget deficit, it also means that there won’t be revenue to pay for additional spending priorities, like pensions, that Pritzker and others claim the progressive income tax can tackle. Plus, the $3.2 billion budget deficit projection itself is likely understated: it doesn’t account for a new AFSCME contract, the costs of the minimum wage increase or additional pension costs. Faulty assumptions and revenue shortfalls ensure one thing: further tax hikes.
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Support The Reproductive Health Act
Thursday, May 2, 2019 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] 
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