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* Blagojevich tax hike may ease property tax burden
* Cross disappointed governor didn’t mention property tax relief in plan
* Governor’s plan has some appeal
“It will not be a burden on small businesses,” Batchelov said. “But what it will do is get the larger corporations who make from $1.5 million, and up, profit from their merchandise pay a fair share.”
* Illinois Treasurer Giannoulias is cautious about supporting the GRT
“Our pension system needs help, obviously,†Giannoulias said Monday at a Statehouse news conference. “Health care for everybody would be great. I just, I want to make sure the GRT didn’t place too much of a burden on the consumers at some point. … I want to look at it a little more.â€
* Republicans voice disapproval with governor
Cross joined fellow GOPs, State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld, Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole and 87th district Rep. Bill Mitchell in Carbondale Saturday to call on Blagojevich to start showing some leadership, stop expanding programs the state can’t pay for and end the tirade against businesses they fear will drive more jobs out of Illinois.
* Cross attacks tax increase plan in visit to Marion
* Editorial: Better schools, more healthcare coverage with Blagojevich plan
If he can build public support and successfully steer it through the General Assembly, the people of Illinois could enjoy a healthier, more prosperous future, and the state could set an example for the rest of the nation.
* Kane County Editorial Cartoon: Blagojevich plan
posted by Paul Richardson
Tuesday, Mar 13, 07 @ 6:38 am
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