Illinois’ budget troubles cannot be understated. The state’s daunting $110 billion unfunded pension obligation severely limits the state’s ability to meet its annual education, public safety, transportation, and Medicaid costs,…

Spring Session Well Underway in SpringfieldThe General Assembly is fast-approaching the midway point of the 2015 Spring Session. The bill filing deadline was Friday, February 27, and by the close…

A bill that would increase the frequency of actuarial reviews of the State’s five public pension systems was approved unanimously in the Illinois House on Thursday. According to the bill’s…

In response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s Wednesday Budget Address, State Representative Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) has issued the following statement:   “I applaud the Governor for presenting a balanced budget plan that protects…

State of the State Address Takes Aim at Laws that Swell Taxes, Government Spending Last week, on Wednesday, February 4, Governor Bruce Rauner presented his first State of the State…

In response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address on Wednesday, State Representative Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) has issued the following statement: “I thought Governor Rauner did a nice…

A strong advocate for pension reform in Illinois, State Representative Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) has been selected to serve as the Republican Spokesman for the House Personnel & Pensions Committee. “Real…

The Illinois General Assembly approved several bills in 2014 that will add new regulations to businesses. While some of the bills that were approved and signed into law have merit,…

Of the 200+ new laws that will take effect on Thursday of this week, several will affect drivers and the transportation industry. The new laws include: PA 98-1074 (HB 5326)…

Many bills were approved in 2014 and affect units of state and local government. As of January 1, 2015, the following bills will be in effect: PA 98-0894 (HB 4208)…