# paying price (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover paying price. Page: Feed: --- ## [Is Illinois Going To Bail Chicago Out Once Again?](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/is-illinois-going-to-bail-chicago) _2026-08-17 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ No money for tax relief, more money for Chicago Public Schools. ## [Who's Keeping The Lights On?](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/whos-keeping-the-lights-on) _2026-08-10 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ Motel 6 may leave the light on for you, but Illinois probably will not. ## [Citizens Are Looking For Change](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/citizens-are-looking-for-change) _2026-08-03 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ In their electric bills, their government, and maybe even their state boundaries. ## [Standing With Local Power Plants While Fighting Springfield Corruption](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/standing-with-local-power-plants) _2026-07-27 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ The past few weeks have pulled me in two directions. Battles on two fronts. ## [Pritzker Appointee Quits After Total Failure](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/pritzker-appointee-quits-after-total) _2026-07-20 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ However, it appears the Governor has quietly moved her to a new post with a $150k salary. ## [Wall Street Is Winning. Arkansas Is Paying the Price.](https://drchrisjones.substack.com/p/wall-street-is-winning-arkansas-is) _2026-07-15 · Dr. Chris Jones · Everything Is Rocket Science_ This week, America’s biggest banks celebrated another quarter of enormous profits. ## [Corruption, Spending, and Business Closures](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/corruption-spending-and-business) _2026-07-13 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ That's just one week's worth of headlines in a state run by Illinois' Democrats. ## [250 Years Later - We Fight For Freedom Still](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/250-years-later-we-fight-for-freedom) _2026-07-06 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ There's a saying that my colleagues and I in the Freedom Caucus have; The Fight For Freedom Never Ends. In Illinois, that is certainly true. ## [America at 250: The Whisper Has Reached Us](https://drchrisjones.substack.com/p/america-at-250-the-whisper-has-reached) _2026-07-04 · Dr. Chris Jones · Everything Is Rocket Science_ America turns 250 today. ## [This Week in Illinois: New Taxes, New Mandates, Same Priorities](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/this-week-in-illinois-new-taxes-new) _2026-06-29 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ From Pritzker's new Digital Asset Tax, to attacks on fireworks & the Second Amendment, another week brought more examples of government expanding its reach while ignoring the issues that matter most. ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/isf2v0UvgjTK) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Housing? B+ for Congress. Bigger Questions for Arkansas.](https://drchrisjones.substack.com/p/housing-b-for-congress-bigger-questions) _2026-06-23 · Dr. Chris Jones · Everything Is Rocket Science_ This housing bill proves something important: Congress can act when it wants to. ## [Standing with Central Illinois, Fighting for Illinois Families](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/standing-with-central-illinois-fighting) _2026-06-22 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ Recovery, Responsibility, and the Cost of Failed Priorities ## [Enough Is Enough: Higher Bills, Bigger Government, and More Broken Promises](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/enough-is-enough-higher-bills-bigger) _2026-06-15 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ From skyrocketing energy costs and a record-breaking state budget to taxpayer-funded DEI programs and new laws taking effect July 1, Illinois families continue paying the price for failed policies ## [Enough Is Enough: Illinois Can't Keep Going Down This Road](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/enough-is-enough-illinois-cant-keep) _2026-06-08 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ A record $55.9 billion budget, more political theater, the Chicago Bears look to leave Illinois, and a post-session message on why it's time for a different direction. ## [36 Hours To Go: Special Edition](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/36-hours-to-go-special-edition) _2026-05-30 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ No Budget Yet, Taxpayers Beware ## [Memorial Day, Freedom, and the Fight for Illinois’ Future](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/memorial-day-freedom-and-the-fight) _2026-05-25 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ As We Honor Those Who Gave Everything for Our Freedom, Springfield Democrats Continue Pushing Policies That Restrict Rights, Expand Government, and Undermine Local Control ## [Illinois Families Are Paying the Price](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/illinois-families-are-paying-the) _2026-05-18 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ Higher taxes, rising unemployment, pension warnings, and broken priorities continue to push working families and businesses to the breaking point. ## [Small Town Values vs. Big Government Failures 5.11.26](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/small-town-values-vs-big-government) _2026-05-11 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ Honoring Rural Illinois While Springfield Democrats Push Higher Taxes, Bigger Budgets, and More Chaos ## [Love Can Look Like Exhaustion](https://drchrisjones.substack.com/p/love-can-look-like-exhaustion) _2026-05-10 · Dr. Chris Jones · Everything Is Rocket Science_ Mother’s Day is a great reminder ## [The Price of Chaos](https://drchrisjones.substack.com/p/the-price-of-chaos) _2026-05-09 · Dr. Chris Jones · Everything Is Rocket Science_ And how we brace for it! ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wCVA7MRpVtdj) _2026-05-09 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Out of Many… Pick Your Voters? 5.5.26](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/out-of-many-pick-your-voters-5526) _2026-05-05 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ As the clock winds down on session, Illinois faces mounting fiscal pressure, redistricting controversy, and policies that raise serious questions about fairness, safety, and accountability. ## [It’s Not An Accident](https://drchrisjones.substack.com/p/its-not-an-accident) _2026-05-02 · Dr. Chris Jones · Everything Is Rocket Science_ Everything feels expensive right now. ## [It’s Not About Maps. It’s About Power.](https://drchrisjones.substack.com/p/this-is-how-power-protects-itself) _2026-04-29 · Dr. Chris Jones · Everything Is Rocket Science_ The rules of representation shifted and most people haven’t caught up yet. ## [One Month Left: The Cost of Bad Policy in Springfield 4.27.26](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/one-month-left-the-cost-of-bad-policy) _2026-04-27 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ From bloated bureaucracy to failed education spending, Illinois families are paying the price for misguided priorities and zero accountability. ## [The Real Reason Your Money Is Short](https://drchrisjones.substack.com/p/the-real-reason-your-money-is-short) _2026-04-23 · Dr. Chris Jones · Everything Is Rocket Science_ There’s a reason people across the nation, and especially in Arkansas, feel like they’re doing everything right and still falling behind. ## [The Hospital Math Ain't Mathing](https://drchrisjones.substack.com/p/the-hospital-math-aint-mathing) _2026-04-22 · Dr. Chris Jones · Everything Is Rocket Science_ And Arkansas Families Are Paying the Price ## [Affordability and Accountability for All](https://drchrisjones.substack.com/p/affordability-and-accountability) _2026-04-21 · Dr. Chris Jones · Everything Is Rocket Science_ The AAA we need NOW. ## [A State Off Track: Taxes Up, Accountability Down](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/a-state-off-track-taxes-up-accountability) _2026-04-20 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ From failed commissions and rising energy costs to political agendas in our schools, Illinois families are paying the price ## [Exposing Government Inefficiency and Demanding Accountability in Illinois 4.13.26](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/exposing-government-inefficiency) _2026-04-13 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ From a bloated equity commission to rising debt, misplaced priorities, and attacks on parental rights—Illinois families are paying the price for government that isn’t delivering results. ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DnNmAl1LqBaJ) _2026-04-13 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Happy Easter 4.5.26](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/happy-easter-4526) _2026-04-05 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ The promise of new life meets the reality of living in Illinois