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* Richard Irvin campaign…
A significant list of pressing issues facing the State of Illinois was left largely unaddressed by JB Pritzker and Springfield Democrats as they closed out the legislative session early Saturday morning, showing just how skewed their priorities are: one-time election year gimmicks rule all.
Richard Irvin, Mayor of Aurora and candidate for governor, commented on the outstanding issues JB Pritzker refused to address:
“Instead of committing to real solutions to combat crime and deliver permanent tax cuts, J.B. Pritzker pushed election year gimmicks that don’t reverse his anti-police, pro-criminal policies but do set up his campaign to permanently raise taxes after the election. The people of Illinois are paying a steep price for a governor who will do anything to win re-election, even if it means mailing checks to voters right before hitting them with the largest income tax hike in state history. It’s time to take back our state.”
That’s pretty darned bold to predict that this budget sets up “the largest income tax hike in state history.” I’d love to see the numbers. In fact, I asked for them. I didn’t get anything specific except for a comment that Pritzker is growing spending while revenues will decrease next fiscal year. But revised projected spending for this fiscal year (including tax cuts and debt paydown) is $49.119 billion; and projected spending for next fiscal year is $46.541 billion. Discretionary spending will rise $2.6 billion over the originally budgeted amount, but revenues are rising $2.2 billion over the originally budgeted amount. So, again, even if money will be tight, I do not see how this budget is setting the stage for “the largest income tax hike in state history.”
But, hey, this is the same campaign which is claiming that Darren Bailey, of all people, is a Trump-hating liberal…
Yeah. So, please tell me more about a candidate who is willing to “do anything” to win a race.
* Meanwhile, I’m kinda curious how much of this cash is from our own governor as the DGA ramps up its anti-Irvin and pro-Bailey spending…
The DGA is shattering fundraising records heading into the 2022 midterms, reporting raising a massive $23.25 million in Q1 across all entities. https://t.co/6LopLkvCtI
— Democratic Governors (@DemGovs) April 11, 2022
* Not a campaign release, but it might as well be since she’s running for Congress…
On the heels of State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago) passing a plan to ban the production and distribution of ghost guns, President Joe Biden is set to unveil national policy to address the issue.
“Although I’m proud to see this threatening issue be taken to the national stage, Illinois must act quickly to enact my legislation to ban the production and distribution of ghost guns.” Collins said. “We cannot allow fatal gun violence to continue to run rampant in our communities. HB 4383 tackles these issues at their source.”
With the alarming rise of gun violence in a number of Illinois communities, the existence of untraceable firearms has become a pressing public safety concern. Ghost guns are firearms that lack serial identification, and they are growing in popularity because of their ease of accessibility. Not only can they be ordered online, but they can also be purchased absent a background check or a FOID card, which is required to carry either a firearm or ammunition in Illinois.
House Bill 4383, an initiative introduced by Senator Collins, would require all firearms –including 3D printed guns –to be serialized, effectively prohibiting the creation and sale of these weapons. Unserialized guns prevent law enforcement from thoroughly conducting their criminal investigations, which hinders their efforts to address the violence in our state. Illinois law enforcement has seen a 400% increase in these types of weapons in just the last five years.
The federal rule, however, is expected to only regulate gun companies and not individuals who possess an existing stock of ghost guns. Collins’ legislation will require individuals who currently possess ghost guns to go get them serialized as well.
“Enacting a nation-wide policy that protects our most vulnerable populations is a positive first step,” Collins said. “Although I would like to see a national policy that addresses individuals who possess ghost guns as well as dealers, I am pleased we are moving in the right direction.”
HB 4383 passed the General Assembly Friday and goes to the governor for final approval.
* More stories…
* Illinois’ newest Latino congressional district brings heavy competition, divided Democratic visions: Both the Ramirez and Villegas campaigns said they expect more than 70% of the votes in the Democratic primary will come from Chicagoans. That’s despite the fact that the 3rd District stretches about 30 miles from the city’s Avondale neighborhood on the east to West Chicago on the western edge of DuPage County.
* IL-11 UPDATED: Mark Carroll Invites Viewers for Monday Night Interview while Taking Shot at Opponents on Campaign Web Page: “Sure, a pretty face is great but it does not write legislation. Being unapologetic has its place but skillful negotiation and work ethic are key to garnering support for what is right!”
* ‘I love the job’: Morrison cites family as reason for not seeking reelection to state House: “So, that’s the crux of it,” Morrison said. “I love the job, I love the people of our area, I love the issues, but the capital is 200 miles away.”
* Mayor Lori Lightfoot is ramping up her expected re-election campaign with three new political hires: Eric Adelstein is media consultant. He’s founder of Chicago-based political media firms AL Media Strategy and Adelstein & Associates. He was 27 when he served as Illinois state director for the 1992 Clinton/Gore campaign, consulted for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign and has advised the Democratic National Committee, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and the Democratic Governors Association. He and his firm also have advised Georgia Democrats, including Stacey Abrams and Raphael Warnock. Deborah Cosey-Lane is political coordinator. She recently served as the financial secretary/ treasurer of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308. She has been a member of her union for 31 years. Last year, Cosey-Lane was elected as the first woman president of ATU Illinois Joint Council. She also is advising Jonathan Jackson in his bid for the 1st Congressional District. Valerie Martin is general consultant. Martin co-founded Silversmith Strategies, a national political consulting and media firm that creates TV and digital advertising and develops campaign plans. She previously helped elect Congressman Brad Schneider and Congresswoman Robin Kelly, as well as managed out-of-state U.S. Senate races and fundraising for Claire McCaskill’s 2006 upset victory in Missouri.
* Willie Wilson joins 2023 race for Chicago mayor
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 2:32 pm
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“I love the job, I love the people of our area, I love the issues, but the capital is 200 miles away.”
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Comment by Anon221 Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 2:41 pm
That’s a real galaxy brain move, to mention that your opponent is doing something pretty popular in your press release attacking him for not doing anything.
Comment by Arsenal Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 2:54 pm
Team Irvin’s pushing the idea that Darren Bailey is a democrat and a liberal seems — nuts.
Best for them to come up with another less dumb idea to spend KG’s money on.
Mayor Irvin has a very compelling story for someone to help put out.
Comment by Back to the Future Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 3:15 pm
=== So, please tell me more about a candidate who is willing to “do anything” to win a race. ===
Can’t[Banned Exclamation Point] That pretty much sums up Irvin. He’s not the type of moral character I want to be the governor of the great State of IL.
Comment by Norseman Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 3:25 pm
Glad to see the long awaited crackdown on ghost guns. I expect to see a pretty quick decline in gun related violence. Not only in Illinois but nationwide.
Comment by Blue Dog Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 3:30 pm
==Team Irvin’s pushing the idea that Darren Bailey is a democrat and a liberal seems — nuts.==
I also still can’t get over the fact that Irvin is trying to become Illinois’ first African-American Governor by *running against Barack Obama*.
Comment by Arsenal Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 3:31 pm
This Irvin campaign really does rely on shameless dishonesty. But I guess if he has the same guys running his campaign that Rauner did, then I guess I shouldn’t be surprised.
Irvin should take note of what happened to Rauner as a result. The guy can’t even show his face in this state anymore. And I don’t think Irvin has a beach house in Florida or hundreds of acres in Montana to hide out in.
Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 3:33 pm
I can’t seem to find any statistics on how many ghost guns police are coming across in their investigations of crimes. I get the feeling that this is something that sounds scary but doesn’t actually come up often.
I think you are many times more likely to find somebody with a dremel tool to grind the serial number off your Saturday Night Special than finding someone with 3d printing or machining experience to manufacture something one off that won’t blow up in your hand.
Comment by SomeGuy Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 3:40 pm
==Team Irvin’s pushing the idea that Darren Bailey is a democrat and a liberal seems — nuts.==
I do think it’s possible that Bailey is so poorly known to the primary electorate that Irvin can conceivably define him early. But I suppose the counter argument there is that if that’s the case, you wouldn’t need to advertise against him in the first place?
Comment by Arsenal Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 4:06 pm
So he thinks that permanent tax cuts will somehow prevent tax hikes?
Comment by Jibba Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 4:12 pm
I was watching HB5731 and didn’t see HB4383. I cant find the full text for 4383. HB5731 would outlaw my 1960’s Remington .22 which was manufactured without a serial number. Have to get it serialized which I will do.
Comment by Anotheretiree Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 4:18 pm
Some Guy-
News on TV is reporting that more than 20,000 ghost guns were recovered by ATF in 2021. That seems like a pretty significant problem, even if there are a lot of Dremel tools grinding serial numbers off of metal guns.
Comment by Teacher Lady Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 4:43 pm
I thought it should be easy to find out how many ghost guns are seized and destroyed by the ATF but numbers seem all over the lot. One figure said over 20,000 but in another said that was total number of guns destroyed. Another said 10,000 and I heard on news 24,000 over 6 years. And Illinois had less than a thousand
I don’t know if it is poor record keeping or sloppy reporting but you think the news would have that number nailed down. They knew what he was going to announce
Comment by DuPage Saint Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 5:47 pm
In addition to an outright ban on ghost guns. How about mandatory 25 yrs no parole if one of these are used in a felony. Who could argue with that.
Comment by Blue Dog Monday, Apr 11, 22 @ 6:15 pm