In the News : Fair Taxes & Economic Justice
Lawmakers override Quinn veto; Governor thanks Citizen Action/Illinois for fighting for consumers
Date:
10/27/2011 From the Chicago Tribune, October 26:
Lawmakers override Quinn veto
smart grid becomes law
New York Times OpEd
Date:
01/21/2011 
The New York Times Editorial Page discusses the recent budget passed by the Illinois Legislature:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/17/opinion/17mon1.html
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New York Times OpEd McNary Speaks at DC at Rally for the Unemployed
Date:
10/18/2010 
Our very own William McNary, co-director of Citizen Action/Illinois and President of USAction, spoke at this year's Jobs Rally for the Unemployed, an event preceding last month's very successful One Nation Working Together March in Washington, DC. Below are a few excerpts from said speech:
Giant Statehouse rally calls for tax increase
Date:
04/22/2010 
By Brian Feldt and Matt Hopf
Nellie Logan says she’s is at a breaking point.
Her granddaughter is at risk of being denied a preschool education. Her daughter can’t find a willing doctor and is struggling under the Medicaid program.
And a client of Logan’s at Addus HealthCare in Springfield, which provides in-home services for special needs people, has just suffered a sharp reduction in the number of service hours she can receive.
Source:
State Journal Register 
New Coalition Forming to Push Tax Increase
Date:
10/06/2009 
By Ryan Keith
The state budget picture isn’t pretty, and it’s only going to get worse as the year goes on. State workers face layoffs, service providers face deep cuts and late-paid bills, and schools and other vital services are bracing for the worst.
A bunch of vocal advocates are coming together for the first time to put a new level of pressure on state lawmakers for what they see as a definitive, long-term answer.
Source:
State Journal-Register 
