Written by David E. Smith
Illinois families are constantly being squeezed by state lawmakers, and this is especially true at the gas pump.
State Representatives Regan Deering (R-Decatur), C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville), and Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) are calling for immediate relief through House Bill 5738, which would suspend the state’s sales tax on gasoline for six months. At current prices, that would mean roughly 20 cents per gallon back in the pockets of Illinois families.
As gasoline prices climb above $4.00 per gallon in many parts of the state, Illinois drivers are paying not only for global energy pressures, but for one of the highest gas tax burdens in the nation.… Continue Reading
Tags: Amy Elik, Bradley Fritts, Brandun Schweizer, C.D. Davidsmeyer, Charles Meier, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Dan Ugaste, Dave Severin, House Bill 5738, Jackie Haas, Jason R. Bunting, JB Pritzker, Joe C. Sosnowski, Kyle Moore, Norine K. Hammond, Patrick Windhorst, Regan Deering, Ryan Spain, Tom Weber, Tony M. McCombie
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith |
April 13, 2026 6:00 AM |
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Written By Evan O’Bryan
When COVID-19 first emerged as a major issue in the news, Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) seized the opportunity to grant himself more power by declaring a state of emergency. Was Pritzker really under the impression that COVID-19 was such a major concern that he had to use these emergency powers? Perhaps in the beginning his concerns were legitimate, but after about 23 months, I think it’s obvious that his motives are not merely COVID-centric anymore: He wants to grasp as much power for the executive branch as he can before the COVID panic wears off (setting a precedent) because he is a corrupt, power-hungry control freak like so many other liberal politicians.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
The final results of this week’s election may remain unknown for days or weeks with five or more states still counting ballots. Our continued prayers are needed today and throughout the upcoming week for honesty and fairness to prevail. Pray that voter fraud of any type would be exposed. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 20:23 that the Lord hates unequal scales.
We should not be surprised to learn how wrong the predictions of the establishment media and pollsters have been again.… Continue Reading
Tags: Allen Skillicorn, Amy Elik, Amy Grant, Chris Bos, Dan Sullivan, Dan Ugaste, David Friess, Deanne Mazzochi, Donald J. Trump, Esther Joy King, Jeanette Ward, Jeanne Ives, Jim Oberweis, Joe Biden, John Cabello, Joni Ernst, Lauren Underwood, Lindsey Graham, Mark Batinick, Michael Madigan, Mitch McConnell, Peter Breen, Seth Lewis, Steven Reick, Susan Collins, Thom Tillis, Tom Morrison, Tommy Tuberville
Federal Elections, Illinois Politics, Political | David E. Smith |
November 7, 2020 6:00 AM |
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