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Some Say Illinois’ High Cannabis Tax Rate is Costing State in Revenue

Silence DoGood -
In March, Illinois generated $135 million from legal cannabis sales as the state implemented a tax rate of 25% of the purchase price of marijuana. In 2022, Illinois generated $445 million in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales.
Politics

The Freelance Worker Protection Act Criticized as Overreach, Bad for Illinois Business

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square -
The legislation would authorize the Illinois Attorney General to get involved if someone is believed to have violated any provisions of the bill. #freelanceworker
Politics

Republicans Continue Pushback Against Pritzker’s Consecutive Executive Orders

Andrew Hensel | The Center Square -
Some Republican lawmakers have been critical of the governor's use of disaster proclamations, calling it executive overreach. #illinois
National

Gaetz, Freedom Caucus Held Line on McCarthy Speakership Over Seven Bills

Bethany Blankley | The Center Square -
McCarthy’s election was the 15th time it took multiple votes to elect a speaker of the House, with the most contentious taking 133 votes over two months. #speakerofthehouse
Politics

Debate Continues in Illinois Over Interest Rates on Pawnbroker Loans

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square -
Kelly Swisher, president of the Illinois Pawnbrokers Association, told The Center Square the measure will hurt those in need of short-term money. #pawn
Politics

Illinois Announces $350 Million for Small Business Support, but Some Worry Policy Costs will Offset Assistance

Zeta Cross | The Center Square -
He fears, however, that the governor will distribute the federal dollars and then offset the resulting benefits by increasing the minimum wage. #illinois
National

McCarthy’s Bid to Become GOP Speaker is Not a Sure Thing

Tom Gantern | The Center Square -
Republican House members were posting questions about McCarthy on social media as late as Monday afternoon. #speaker #ushouse
Politics

‘Over-Policed’ Minority Communities Object to Illinois’ Proposed Gun Ban Penalties

Greg Bishop | The Center Square -
Gun-owner rights groups have indicated they’re not negotiating on the bill and are ready to sue. #assaultweapon
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