Court denies request for appeal of ammo tax challenge
The Illinois Supreme Court has denied Cook County’s request to appeal a case challenging taxes on guns and ammunition.
The case Vandermyde v. Cook County began in 2012 after the county approved a $25 per gun and 1 to 5 cent tax per cartridge of ammunition. Initial challenges went to the Illinois Supreme Court, which in 2021 ruled against the county. The county then modified the ordinance.
Gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde sued again. After a district court dismissed the case, earlier this year an appeals court reinstated the challenge.
Food manufacturers encouraged after FDA meeting
Following a hearing from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about food additives, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association said they’re encouraged the agency is spearheading “a thoughtful and system review of food additives” to “help prevent a confusing and costly patchwork of regulations.”
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has pushed for the state to approve strict regulations on certain food additives.
140,000 in line for unclaimed property payment
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a new record.
Frerichs’ office said nearly 140,000 people are in line to automatically receive a total of nearly $13.2 million from the state’s Unclaimed Property program. Frerichs said all they have to do is cash the check.
