As the Illinois House returns to the Capitol Sunday, the income tax-hike agreement Gov. Quinn struck with the Legislature’s ruling Democrats faces serious questions with time running out.Great moments in one-party America!
Top allies to House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) said Friday the “framework” that Quinn, Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) agreed upon for raising the individual income tax from 3 percent to 5¼ percent needs work.
“I don’t see there are enough votes,” said Rep. Frank Mautino (D-Spring Valley), Madigan’s budget point man.
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Illinois Struggles to Raise Income Tax: Quinn tax hike in trouble
The Chicago Sun-Times reports:
