East Central Reporter

The Illinois General Assembly is set to resume its session this week, with a wide range of topics to be discussed. From outmigration to illegal immigration, the session is expected to be contentious as expenses increase and excess revenues from COVID dry up. Democrats are hoping for billions from the federal government to address the illegal alien invasion, but that remains a long-shot.

Representative Miller emphasizes the need for property tax reform, school reform, and tax reform. He also calls for a reevaluation of the agreement signed by Governor Pritzker to give a Chinese communist-backed company millions of dollars to set up an electric vehicle battery plant that will compete with American companies. According to Rep. Miller, there are many other policy areas that require legislative fixes, and he encourages constituents to reach out with their concerns.

In another development, Democrats are being accused of implementing dishonest policies to address the migrant crisis. It is claimed that federal Democrats have put policies in place that leave the southern border wide open, while local Democrats, particularly big city mayors in blue states, claim that their "sanctuary cities" cannot absorb the number of illegal migrants being bused to their cities. The migrants are then transported to surrounding towns near Metra stations, only to be brought back to the original city. This strategy allows the city to receive federal money for housing, education, and medical care for the migrants. Governor Pritzker is also being criticized for using taxpayers' money to support his scheme, despite already providing millions of dollars to migrants from Illinoisans' COVID relief funds.

In a disappointing turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a gun ban case challenging the impartiality of the Illinois Supreme Court. Governor Pritzker expressed satisfaction with the decision, while Representative Miller expressed concerns about the politicization of the justice system and the ability to receive a fair hearing.

Turning to education, Illinois schools are facing significant challenges, with a large amount of money being poured into them without producing satisfactory results. Representative Miller points to the influence of teachers' unions, particularly in Chicago, and their focus on advancing a left-wing political agenda rather than representing teachers' interests. Meanwhile, a group called 'Funding Illinois' Future' is requesting more money for failing public schools, despite claiming to have already fixed Illinois' worst-in-the-nation school funding formula in 2017.

The Illinois Democrat supermajority is also being criticized for their push for more government licensing for jobseekers. Research has shown that increasing occupational licensing is associated with a reduction in employment opportunities. Despite this evidence, the Democrat supermajority seems to prioritize their own interests and financial gain over the well-being of ordinary citizens.

In terms of healthcare, Representative Miller draws attention to the disproportionate focus on certain issues by political elites and corporations. While the public is constantly bombarded with ads and campaigns to save mistreated pets and promote vaccines, there is a lack of attention to the millions of lives lost to abortion. The Biden administration's push for emergency room doctors to commit abortions, even in states where it is banned, further highlights the disregard for the sanctity of life.

Lastly, Representative Miller addresses various issues affecting Illinoisans, including high taxes, government-imposed mandates driving businesses out of the state, a rise in car thefts in Chicago, and the perceived prioritization of illegal migrants over constituents.

In conclusion, Representative Miller's weekly newsletter highlights a range of concerns and issues facing the state of Illinois. From immigration and education to healthcare and taxation, the newsletter provides insight into the challenges and debates that lie ahead for the Illinois General Assembly.