Illinois Queitly Privatizing Roads and Water

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http://wepartypatriots.com/wp/2011/06/11/illinois-queitly-privatizing-roads-and-water/

This is a cross-post by Michael Barnes of The Examiner…

What Chicago’s ex-mayor Daley did to the Skyway and parking meters in Chicago is coming to all surface transportation in Illinois, and quite possibly to its water supply as well.

On May 28th, the Illinois House and Senate approved the public-private transportation bill, HB1091, introduced by Illinois Representative Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook), and co-sponsored by Rep Jim Sacia. (R-Galena).

The legislation allows privatization of the Illinois transportation system, and subverts existing prevailing wage legislation.

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Toll Highway Authority are granted the necessary powers for the development, financing, and operation of transportation projects through public-private agreements with one or more private entities.