Democratic Party News Updates and Coverage – Chicago Tribune
Madigan pushes ballot question on $10-an-hour minimum wage
By Ray Long , Clout Street
Story | May 16, 2014 | 6:16 AM
House Speaker Michael Madigan has teed up a proposal that would put on the November ballot an advisory referendum that would ask voters whether the states minimum wage should be increased to $10 an hour by Jan. 1, a move that could help drive...
By Monique Garcia, Ray Long and Michelle Manchir , Clout Street
Story | May 15, 2014 | 9:17 PM
SPRINGFIELD The Democrat-controlled House narrowly approved major portions of a new state budget Thursday over the objections of Republicans who contend the roughly $38 billion spending plan all but ensures a 2011 temporary income tax increase...
By Monique Garcia and Ray Long , Clout Street
Story | May 14, 2014 | 5:32 PM
SPRINGFIELD Illinois Democrats are taking a spend first, find-the-money-later approach as they craft a new state budget, laying out their priorities despite uncertainty that theyll be able to gather enough votes to extend a temporary...
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Democratic Party News Updates and Coverage - Chicago Tribune