AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoChicago Budget: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion budget plan proposes new corporate and package taxes, including a cloud tax. Business groups say they’ll fight the measures, and the City Council has raised early objections. State Economy: Illinois’ unemployment rate fell to 4.6% in September, while a new fiscal-health report warns the state’s debt burden could mean future tax pressure. Campaign Trail: U.S. Senate candidates Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy clashed over affordability and Iran as the race heats up. Southern Illinois Investment: The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center will use a $17 million investment to expand its research capacity.
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