Written by David E. Smith
The corporate media will not tell you this, but as a resident of Illinois, you need to know that during the 103rd General Assembly (2023-2024), more than 9,800 bills were filed during this legislative session. Thus far, Governor JB Pritzker has signed 1,057 of these bills into law. And since the session isn’t officially through until January 8, 2025, that number may yet grow.
On New Year’s Day, 293 of those laws will take effect.… Continue Reading
Tags: Big Government, Borg, David Curtin, Democrats, Don Harmon, Illinois General Assembly, JB Pritzker, John Curran, Lame Duck Session, Star Trek, The Collective, Tyranny, Veto Session
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith | 
December 27, 2024 4:00 AM | 
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Written by Nancy Hayes
On November 8th of last year, Illinoisans went to the polls and voted on Amendment 1. This constitutional amendment passed on an official vote from Illinois citizens with a total of 2,212,999 yeses to 1,555,929 nos.
What is Amendment 1?
Amendment 1 is a proposed constitutional amendment that adds a new “constitutional right” for government workers to organize and collectively bargain. According to Wirepoints, Amendment 1 “cemented public sector union powers into the State Constitution.”… Continue Reading
Tags: Adam Niemerg, Amendment 1, Blaine Wilhour, Brad Halbrook, Cause of America, Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management PAC, Chris Miller, Constitutional Ballot, Don Harmon, Friends of John Curran, IBEW Local 701 PAC, Illinois Federation Teachers COPE, Illinois Freedom Alliance, Illinois Retired Teachers Association PAC, Illinois State Board of Elections, IUOE Local 399 Political Education Fund, Jim Durkin, John Curran, LIUNA Chicago Labors District Council PAC, Nancy Hayes, public union, Tony McCombie, WirePoints
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith | March 21, 2023 4:00 AM | Comments Off on Still Fighting the Good Fight vs. Amendment 1
Written by David E. Smith
Where do we go from here? Our state is currently suffocating under the weight of massive debt and failed Democratic policies. Yet, former state representative Jeanne Ives says there is hope for Illinois conservatives. She suggests the Republican Party focus on promoting truth, electing conservatives to local governing bodies and boards, and insisting on competency from candidates and government – some TLC, if you will. Jeanne also details the three big issues on which Republicans must stand in unity and gives insight on the compensation Illinois taxpayers pay our public “servants” (warning, you might need to monitor your blood pressure).… Continue Reading
Tags: Big Government, Chris Welch, COVID lockdowns, David Smith, Don Harmon, IL GOP, Illinois Corruption, Illinois Legislature, Irresponsible Illinois, Jeanne Ives, Lesser Magistrate, massive government, Michael Madigan, Monte Larrick, Passing the Buck, Springfield, Tim Schneider
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith | January 26, 2021 2:00 PM | Comments Off on SPOTLIGHT: Jeanne Ives on the Importance of the Lesser Magistrate
Where do we go from here? Our state is currently suffocating under the weight of massive debt and failed Democratic policies. Yet, former state representative Jeanne Ives says there is hope for Illinois conservatives. She suggests the Republican Party focus on promoting truth, electing conservatives to local governing bodies and boards, and insisting on competency from candidates and government – some TLC, if you will. Jeanne also details the three big issues on which Republicans must stand in unity and gives insight on the compensation Illinois taxpayers pay our public “servants” (warning, you might need to monitor your blood pressure).… Continue Reading
Tags: Big Government, Chris Welch, COVID lockdowns, David Smith, Don Harmon, IL GOP, Illinois Corruption, Illinois Legislature, Irresponsible Illinois, Jeanne Ives, Lesser Magistrate, massive government, Michael Madigan, Monte Larrick, Passing the Buck, Springfield, Tim Schneider
| Benjamin D. Smith | 12:04 AM | Comments Off on “Passing The Buck: The Demand for Principled Lesser Magistrates” (Illinois Family Spotlight #235)
Written by David E. Smith
The deceitful media has talked a lot about electoral “collusion” on the national level, but there is a clear case of collusion here in Illinois and we haven’t heard a peep about it.
During the Spring session of the Illinois General Assembly, Democratic lawmakers passed House Bill 40, on a party line vote (62-55 in the House on April 25th and 33 to 22 in the Senate on May 22nd).… Continue Reading
