Elliot Richardson
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Time for politicians to deal with property taxesDec 06, 2025 1:06 pm - Illinois businesses and homeowners have paid excessive property taxes far too long. Politicians recognize the problem, and shortly after Gov. JB Pritzker took office, he assembled a large legislative task force to analyze the situation and make recommendations. However, little has been accomplished since that time.
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Lawmakers must prioritize good policy over destructive politicsNov 08, 2025 1:27 pm - In Illinois, politicians concluded their legislative year during the fall veto session, and they did not do nearly enough to support small businesses.
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Congress should extend ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits and open the governmentOct 11, 2025 1:00 pm - Small businesses want to provide health benefits to their employees because it promotes a healthy and productive workforce and allows them to compete for talent with larger enterprises.
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Politicians must prioritize saving public transitAug 16, 2025 10:45 am - Access. That one word summarizes why public transportation is so crucial to small businesses across the region.
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More transparency will support small businesses in IllinoisJun 21, 2025 3:08 pm - In my opinion, most politicians care deeply about their constituents. It also seems policymakers across Illinois, regardless of their party affiliation, want to support s...
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This week politicians can prove they value small businessesMay 24, 2025 1:16 pm - We started with a robust agenda this year in Springfield, which included reining in overly restrictive occupational licenses and supporting folks laid off from their jobs and ready to start businesses.
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Small Business Week is a perfect time to engage with policymakersMay 03, 2025 1:24 pm - Every day can seem like an adventure for small businesses, as they face unforeseen challenges and embrace new opportunities.
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Small business advocates make their voices heard in SpringfieldApr 26, 2025 12:50 pm - Things were buzzing during our 2025 Advocacy Day in Springfield. Indeed, the hallways were packed as advocacy groups navigated their way into meeting rooms to press for ...
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Small businesses are anxious over lack of clarity on tariffsMar 29, 2025 1:44 pm - The chaotic and unpredictable nature of tariff negotiations have caused the small business community great uncertainty, as small businesses attempt to navigate the changing landscape.
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SBAC aims to champion a robust small business agendaMar 01, 2025 1:20 pm - The latest data from the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that more than 97% of Illinois businesses have fewer than 20 employees. These small businesses are the backbone of our economy, fostering economic development and supporting local communities throughout our state.