I wonder how many of those people are the ones that live on the pacific? I read somewhere even though people are leaving the population isn't decreasing because of births alone.
- BetweenTheDots

California is projected to lose a congressional seat after the 2020 Census, as is Illinois. Florida and Texas are gaining 5 seats. Population shifts drive these changes.

Dont have to worry about Smith. His contract will he over by the time of the draft.
- boilermaker100

Even better!

Sorry, I misread Capfriendly. I thought he had another year on his contract.

California is projected to lose a congressional seat after the 2020 Census, as is Illinois. Florida and Texas are gaining 5 seats. Population shifts drive these changes.
- mohel

Could you share a link? Would love to see that.

Even better!

Sorry, I misread Capfriendly. I thought he had another year on his contract.
- Chunk

Including Seabs and Shaw Hawks have 15 contracts and $61 mil. in monies committed next year.

Could you share a link? Would love to see that.
- LAHawk

https://electoralvotemap....ap-after-the-2020-census/

Interesting to note that Florida will then have more electoral votes than NY. Massive change since I was a Ute.

But they will. Don't you know what that bill will allow? Nobody should vote "Yes" to that.
- powerenforcer

Well... actually... it’s a vote to determine whether IL should adopt a graduated income tax vs the current flat income tax model. Currently IL is only 1 of 11 states that has a flat income tax, while the other 32 states that implement an income tax do so on a graduated basis.

So, if you view hold the view that as a person’s income increases, so should their obligation to pay more in taxes toward the “public good”, then you may be inclined to vote “yes”.

However, public confidence with those in Springfield to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities in dispensing those taxes is an entirely different matter.

Well... actually... it’s a vote to determine whether IL should adopt a graduated income tax vs the current flat income tax model. Currently IL is only 1 of 11 states that has a flat income tax, while the other 32 states that implement an income tax do so on a graduated basis.

So, if you view hold the view that as a person’s income increases, so should their obligation to pay more in taxes toward the “public good”, then you may be inclined to vote “yes”.

However, public confidence with those in Springfield to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities in dispensing those taxes is an entirely different matter.
- Chief4Feathers

A far more eloquent and polite way of saying I wouldn't trust them to clean-up after the parade horses.

https://electoralvotemap.com/heres-the-electoral-map-after-the-2020-census/

Interesting to note that Florida will then have more electoral votes than NY. Massive change since I was a Ute.
- mohel

Yep, it’s crazy, almost twice the population of Illinois.

That could also be by design in that management knows the goaltending will be very weak yet having faith that hopefully one of them will grow from the experience to become at least a viable backup.

Instead, could the team be strengthening how the skaters (F and D) play defense and protect the net. They definitely have a long way to go from giving up a ton of shots each game especially of the "high danger area" variety.

In other words, if the goalies aren’t strong enough to bail out the team then do the opposite: have the team bail out the goalies. The team needs to learn how to do that anyway even if the goalies are strong.
- Theo Fox

GREAT POINTS THEO ! I was thinking ..... watching the finals between Stars-Lightning, Tampa at one point, made if very difficult for the Stars to get out of the neutral zone. I know they were trying to protect lead but they actually countered the neutral zone defense, with some good offensive zone time. THIS WAS NOT A TRAP ... NBC announcers called it something else. I don't have confidence for Colliton to employ a scheme like this, but it would cut down on defensive zone time for Hawks and there is still enough offensive to counter attack off of this scheme
Does this make sense ...... by improving the teams play in the neutral zone ..... it will result in more offensive zone time and less defensive zone time.

Well... actually... it’s a vote to determine whether IL should adopt a graduated income tax vs the current flat income tax model. Currently IL is only 1 of 11 states that has a flat income tax, while the other 32 states that implement an income tax do so on a graduated basis.

So, if you view hold the view that as a person’s income increases, so should their obligation to pay more in taxes toward the “public good”, then you may be inclined to vote “yes”.

However, public confidence with those in Springfield to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities in dispensing those taxes is an entirely different matter.
- Chief4Feathers

Everyone paying 5% accomplishes exactly that.

A far more eloquent and polite way of saying I wouldn't trust them to clean-up after the parade horses.
- Rota's Rooter

Lol, well stated.

Well... actually... it’s a vote to determine whether IL should adopt a graduated income tax vs the current flat income tax model. Currently IL is only 1 of 11 states that has a flat income tax, while the other 32 states that implement an income tax do so on a graduated basis.

So, if you view hold the view that as a person’s income increases, so should their obligation to pay more in taxes toward the “public good”, then you may be inclined to vote “yes”.

However, public confidence with those in Springfield to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities in dispensing those taxes is an entirely different matter.
- Chief4Feathers

It also allows the legislation to change the Illinois constitution at any time. With that they can change the tax laws without it going to the voters. So I ask this one question.....would JB be pushing to pass a law that forces his family to pay more taxes?

Everyone paying 5% accomplishes exactly that.
- mohel

No, not really. It’s a public economics concern, you can google it and come to your own conclusions. However, I will point out that the concept of a progressive income tax is the basis of what we all pay in federal income taxes. The more one makes, the higher one proceeds in the tax brackets.

https://electoralvotemap.com/heres-the-electoral-map-after-the-2020-census/

Interesting to note that Florida will then have more electoral votes than NY. Massive change since I was a Ute.
- mohel

Thanks!!

It also allows the legislation to change the Illinois constitution at any time. With that they can change the tax laws without it going to the voters. So I ask this one question.....would JB be pushing to pass a law that forces his family to pay more taxes?
- powerenforcer

My understanding is that it would only amend Section 3. Limitations on Income Taxation. found within Article 9 of the IL Constitution. This would not be a measure that would afford other changes to the IL Constitution later without additional voter referendum(s).

I’m not debating your position on the matter, just trying to provide some clarity.

I don’t like Florida, or Arizona for that matter, but I’m not sure that being in the Chicago area is worth the added expense anymore.
- Ogilthorpe2

Summerlin, NV

Well... actually... it’s a vote to determine whether IL should adopt a graduated income tax vs the current flat income tax model. Currently IL is only 1 of 11 states that has a flat income tax, while the other 32 states that implement an income tax do so on a graduated basis.

So, if you view hold the view that as a person’s income increases, so should their obligation to pay more in taxes toward the “public good”, then you may be inclined to vote “yes”.

However, public confidence with those in Springfield to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities in dispensing those taxes is an entirely different matter.
- Chief4Feathers

BINGO! All for the graduated tax but it needs to have a cap still not an open door for Springfield to keep raising it. In addition, the budget problem needs to be corrected first and foremost. The graduate tax is a tiny band-aid to a giant problem.

I am not voting for it, although I think their should be one. Can't hand a blank check to Springfield. Especially when Madigan is still running the show.

Perhaps - if the balance of payments between the states and the federal government were more balanced - that is, the difference between the amounts of federal taxes paid by the states and the amount of federal expenditures paid to the states - IL taxes wouldn't be so high.

These are based on 2017 numbers.

Illinois had a negative balance of payments of $14.8 billion - $1,158 per capita. Consistently, Illinois receives back about $.97 for every $1 paid to the federal government.

Perhaps not so strangely, the 6 states with the most negative balance of payments are "blue" states: NJ, MA, CN, NY, IL, MN.

The states with the most positive balance of payments - mainly southern and western: NM, WV, MS, VA, AL, MD, ME, AK, HA, KY, SC, LA, OK, Arkansas....

Let's even all of that out and see who needs to increase or decrease state taxes.

(This information is from various sources. Look it up on Google.)

BTW: The current administration has denied federal aid to CA for the wildfires they have been experiencing this summer. You can be sure that there will be federal aid to states hurt by hurricanes - southern, mostly red.
- StLBravesFan

The difficulty today is being able to decide if the data on the web is biased or unbiased. You really need to drill down and read multiple reports with varying points of view and then for each report research whether the data is provided by liberal or conservative organizations.

On this topic you can find information on the web that both supports and disputes the information you provide.

IMHO a 150 word political post on a hockey blog should not be influential to the reader. (and probably should be skipped by the poster and the readers).

My understanding is that it would only amend Section 3. Limitations on Income Taxation. found within Article 9 of the IL Constitution. This would not be a measure that would afford other changes to the IL Constitution later without additional voter referendum(s).

I’m not debating your position on the matter, just trying to provide some clarity.
- Chief4Feathers

Thanks - Yes I was talking about the ability to change tax matters. I just get frustrated because these politicians think we are idiots. Trying to sell it as a "fair tax" measure. Bullpoop!

It also allows the legislation to change the Illinois constitution at any time. With that they can change the tax laws without it going to the voters. So I ask this one question.....would JB be pushing to pass a law that forces his family to pay more taxes?
- powerenforcer

Jelly Bean knows that he can just relocate north of the border. He already has a compound there where momma and the kids "endured" the covid lockdown.

Thanks - Yes I was talking about the ability to change tax matters. I just get frustrated because these politicians think we are idiots. Trying to sell it as a "fair tax" measure. Bullpoop!
- powerenforcer

Yeah, I understand and wrestle the same dilemma. In basic equity I agree with a graduated/progressive income tax. However, I’m leery of what those in Springfield will do with this new found taxing authority.

But, recent news stories about long-time power brokers being investigated for corruption does offer some hope that things might change for the better?

Jelly Bean knows that he can just relocate north of the border. He already has a compound there where momma and the kids "endured" the covid lockdown.
- Rota's Rooter

Pritzker = jelly bean?

Pritzker = jelly bean?


- Chief4Feathers

I've also heard Jelly Belly!

GREAT POINTS THEO ! I was thinking ..... watching the finals between Stars-Lightning, Tampa at one point, made if very difficult for the Stars to get out of the neutral zone. I know they were trying to protect lead but they actually countered the neutral zone defense, with some good offensive zone time. THIS WAS NOT A TRAP ... NBC announcers called it something else. I don't have confidence for Colliton to employ a scheme like this, but it would cut down on defensive zone time for Hawks and there is still enough offensive to counter attack off of this scheme
Does this make sense ...... by improving the teams play in the neutral zone ..... it will result in more offensive zone time and less defensive zone time.
- chuckdahammer

Could you and or Theo give more details about the roles of the forwards in that scheme? And as for the schemes and or variation of them which Colliton has used, I am guessing that a very deep set of mobile dmen is a bonus. But possessing smarts and able to perform like new age dmen is also critical. Among our many prospects on defense, each has certain strengths from an offensive arsenal. I could imagine how the skilled and mobile defense could really propel the offense, or put another way, to drive the offense.

More puck carrying perhaps by dmen. I just do not know exactly how new age all these kid dmen are. Confidance to try to live up to their potential, though, will be key

To that end we need the right coach. We need forwards helping out by being in place for break outs. I also strongly feel the more kids plus many recent and soon to graduate from AHL kids will buy in more so than certain veterans. Ideally both Kane and Toews would put forth effort to help the defense in break outs and generally anything else the coach asks.

The team might succeed with Colliton. What I would prefer is a no nonsense experienced coach with Bowman's backing. The defense break out, as well as powerplay strategy/movement has to come from the coach, not the player (Kane/other?).

What we potentially have is many good to above average skate dmen prospects. Beaudin Mitchell, Kalynuk, Carlsson are able to skate and distribute. Kryz is especially adept and has a great shot. Of course Boqvist has a great skill set and Carlsson is solid if not underrated. Rogula has to develop. He has a shooting touch and I am uncertain exactly how strong the other parts of his game

So to augment the defensemen we do have many bottom line candidates which Theo has from time to time praised as future impact players on bottom lines. So I see a nice blend of speed and puck pursuit + physicality.

In Kurashev I want to see his game as he is said to not show up at times when play gets rough. In Barret I want to see if his skating can be less a detriment than Strome's stride. Barret is a yapper and will battle for pucks so maybe he could fit in

I just dk about some of the other kids, but we shall see how they all may grow

Just not sure Colliton has enough attention or best strategy. Just praying that Bowman gets us at least one top six power type forward. We have a lot of talented kids and the GM + coach need to develop it.

I've also heard Jelly Belly!
- powerenforcer

That’s a first for me. But yes, he is a large mammal - there’s no denying it.