Editorial: Springfield loves to pass new laws and regulations. But what about pruning the old ones? – Chicago Tribune*

Editorial: Springfield loves to pass new laws and regulations. But what about pruning the old ones? – Chicago Tribune*

"Every successful organization eventually learns that saying 'yes' to one priority means saying 'no' to another. Legislatures should be no different. If new laws equaled a better-functioning state, Illinois would be thriving."

Editorial: Springfield loves to pass new laws and regulations. But what about pruning the old ones?

Illinois state government has become very good at adding. Good government, however, also requires subtracting.