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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Prenzler explains claim that Slusser lost $12 million in investments

By The Madison County Record |
It’s simply poor investing – risky Chinese bonds at low interest rates – missed interest and a portfolio valued $12 million below cost.

Madison County auditor 'sets the record straight' on Slusser's investments

By The Madison County Record |
The Treasurer has NOT lost $12 million in County funds. That claim is 100% false. In fact, quite the opposite is true as Mr. Slusser has actually earned millions of dollars in interest on the different bonds, certificates of deposit, and investment pools that he regularly invests our reserves in.

Prenzler urges Madison County residents to be aware of tax levy in property assessments

By The Madison County Record |
Last week, property owners received postcards from the Madison County Board of Review with news of township multipliers that are increasing their assessed valuation. Keep your eye on the levy. Your property tax bill is the result of the levies from various taxing districts.

The smell of Spring and primaries

By The Madison County Record |
If you haven’t received any political mailers yet, you will soon. Between the mudslinging and the promises, voters can be forgiven for throwing their hands up in frustration. But this is an important election - especially for Republicans - and I hope that voters can find at least a little care still within themselves to vote.

Hulme supports Stephen Adler for Circuit Clerk, says opponent McRae attempts to trick voters

By The Madison County Record |
This kind of trickery and nepotism is what the old Madison County Democrat Party was known for and nepotism should not be rewarded by the voters.

Prenzler addresses Edwardsville High School's proposed "all gender" bathrooms

By The Madison County Record |
Parents of young people in Edwardsville District 7 should be aware of plans to remove two traditional “single sex” bathrooms at Edwardsville High School – to be replaced with one “all gender” bathroom – to be used by both boys and girls – with 22 toilets, but no urinals.

Chicago criminals out on probation/parole/pretrial release continue violence in 2024

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Wirepoints |
One thing Chicagoans can’t help but notice when scrolling through news feeds: the number of violent crimes committed by defendants while they were out either on parole, probation or awaiting trial.

South Roxana Village Administrator responds to 'deceptive measures' by group calling for mayor to step down

By The Madison County Record |
The ongoing debate revolves around the distinction between free speech and harassment or intimidation. While one party's expression is often defended as a fundamental right, opposing viewpoints challenging their statements can sometimes be labeled as harassment. In my perspective, individuals should indeed have the freedom to express their preferences and support their chosen candidates. However, when these expressions escalate into making defamatory or libelous remarks, they undermine the very protections they seek to uphold.

Dorman: Slusser offers 'empty promises' and 'flashy slogans' in chairman campaign

By The Madison County Circuit Court |
Madison County needs a leader with unimpeachable integrity, a track record of ethical conduct, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. Unfortunately, Chris Slusser falls short on all these fronts.

Prenzler notifies public on 'informed consent' for newest Covid booster

By The Madison County Record |
The consensus of the Madison County Health Advisory Committee members is that citizens should exercise their right of "informed consent."

Group of South Roxana residents call for mayor to step down

By The Madison County Record |
It’s no secret that the Village of South Roxana has a history of trust issues between the citizens and Village administration. The lack of transparency, open and effective communication and defensive posturing when approached by citizens have eyes opening and focusing in on the current administration.

Let the government censor away through agents it controls, say Kwame Raoul and Cabal of A.G.s to U.S. Supreme Court

By Mark Glennon, Wirepoints |
This shouldn’t be hard to understand: If you think government should have the power to censor what it says is false, then you don’t believe in the bedrock of a democratic republic: free speech.

Township supervisor gets $224K, but salary drops to $25K if voters pick someone else

By Jess Plowman, Illinois Policy Institute |
An embattled Chicago-area township supervisor is being accused of discouraging competition ahead of her campaign by cutting the position’s pay if she loses. It may be illegal, but someone would need to sue.

5 Illinois metro areas await pandemic recovery, most add jobs in December

By Patrick Andriesen and Jon Josko, Illinois Policy Institute |
Seven of 13 Illinois metro areas added jobs from November to December 2023, led by the St. Louis area. Five metros still reported fewer jobs than prior to the pandemic.

States are rejecting progressive tax schemes, moving to flat tax structures

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Wirepoints |
In 2020, Illinoisans rejected Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his legislative allies’ push for a progressive income tax scheme in Illinois. And with it, they rejected claims a progressive tax would “modernize” Illinois’ income tax.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cheers ‘record-setting growth for adult-use cannabis sales’

By Mark Glennon, Wirepoints |
Health and mental effects of cannabis use are described here by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. And the Wall Street Journal has a great new column on how badly the government is understating harm from cannabis.

How much dishonesty about illegal immigrants can Gov. Pritzker cram into a minute and a half?

By Mark Glennon, Wirepoints |
Gov. JB Pritzker was asked last week for his response to press conferences where some lawmakers called for an end to Illinois’ status as a sanctuary or welcoming state and want more transparency on what’s being spent on migrants.

Here’s what’s wrong with Pritzker’s emergency power proclamation for immigration crisis

By Mark Glennon, Wirepoints |
You needn’t look much beyond the four corners of Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest emergency disaster proclamation to see what’s wrong with Illinois’ response to illegal immigration. Pritzker issued his eighteenth such monthly proclamation on January 5.

Prenzler urges Granite City school board, superintendent to put $20 million bond on ballot

By The Madison County Record |
Two months ago, Granite City District 9 passed a “backdoor referendum” to issue $20 million of “working cash” bonds and on Nov. 22 put a public notice in the Belleville News-Democrat. I believe the “right thing” for District 9 to do is to put this $20 million bond issue on the ballot for the people to decide.

Madison County Chairman candidate Slusser: Prenzler ignoring roadway trash leading to landfill

By The Madison County Record |
Every day, I drive to work between Wood River and Edwardsville on Highway143, and as I pass 255, I begin to see all of the trash along the roadway. This continues on, all the way until Bender Hill Road, which leads back to the landfill. Sadly, our County Board Chairman has decided to place his own political interests ahead of actually solving this problem.