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Jim Dey: "Remember, it’s money that talks in politics, particularly in Illinois, and Madigan’s cash pile speaks volumes about his continuing status as the straw who stirs the drink."
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Totaling the unsustainable tax increases and windfall revenue during Pritzker Administration – Wirepoints
May 26, 2026
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With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
Audio and summary Why the Holdup Using Artificial Intelligence to Cut Illinois Government Costs? – Wirepoints
May 19, 2026
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A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
Note to readers from Mark Glennon re: Ukraine
May 6, 2026
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Everybody needs a side hustle these days, and mine is Ukraine, where I am now.
Its my understanding madigans war chest is at an all time high (over $25 mill) much from union due contributions. What i dont get is if you proclaim yourself a public sec union PROGRESSIVE, like my ctu neighbors, and swap out your UNION PROUD sign for a BLM sign your still ok with forken over your union dues to papa madigan?