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The safety and security in Illinois is deflated under Pritzker

Aug 12, 2024

Support for Small Businesses in Illinois

"I will always support small business owners in Illinois. The private sector is the bread & butter to grow our economy and they need to be protected. Unfortunately, Pritzker keeps making it harder on small businesses to succeed in Illinois. High taxes and ridiculous mandates are a burden to anyone looking to do business in Illinois."

Other News

Illinois Democrats have introduced House Bill 5219, which suggests that all prison terms, regardless of the crime committed, be served at 50% of the original sentence.

Even in cases of murder (except where a term of natural life is imposed), the law would apply retroactively, potentially reducing sentences for those already incarcerated.

"Just one more disoriented Democrat policy denying law, order and public safety."

In addition to benefits for illegal immigrants, convicted criminals are now going to get special treatment too. No need for a social security number—Illinois Democrats are going to give them access to free ID cards and Medicaid—privileges the rest of us have to earn and pay for.

Pritzker Wants Better Background Screenings for Police

In the wake of the shooting of Sonya Massey by Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson who is now charged with first-degree murder, Gov. Pritzker is calling for stricter background checks of police.

According to reports, "Grayson had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020." A simple solution proposed is requiring all government agencies to share personnel files prior to hiring any uniformed officer previously employed by a state or local government.

Unfortunately, problems like the hiring of Grayson were anticipated during the debate on the SAFE-T Act where legislators predicted both a shortage of officers due to the law and a lowering of standards in hiring.

UNACCEPTABLE!

Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey recently shared that a six-year-old girl was sexually assaulted. The suspect was referenced as her stepfather and arrested.

"As it turns out, during that time we received a detainer from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and that’s how we discovered that he was here illegally," Downey told The Center Square.

Illinois’ Grocery Games

Governor Pritzker signed into law the elimination of the ‘grocery tax’. However, an article from May 2024 by the Illinois Policy Institute explains what this really means:

The legislation signed by the governor shifts responsibility for raising revenue back onto local leaders. Ultimately, citizens may end up paying more depending on their locality's decisions.

Jobs are down and wages are down in Illinois.

A recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report indicated that 1,169 Illinoisans were laid off in July 2024 alone. This marked the third straight month with an increase in layoffs.

Pritzker Democrats appear unaffected by these issues as they remain comfortably situated despite economic challenges faced by ordinary residents.

This Is What You’re Paying For:

New policies mandate kiddie yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation instead of focusing on reading, writing, and math. These relaxation techniques aim at helping students cope with stress induced by liberal policies dominating public schools.

Taxpayers are expected to cover costs associated with these programs aimed at remedying stress caused by current educational agendas.

For families opting out of public schooling systems:

"The Ultimate Guide for Traditional and Home School Families" offers back-to-school preparation ideas.

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