Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1872, Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Illinois Passes Scroll Tolls and Click Taxes
By Asher Rose, Debbie Jennings, Andrew Wilford.
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Illinois Policy Institute
· Jun 22, 2026
Tollway pushes largest toll tax hike on drivers in Illinois history
The tollway authority will vote on raising passenger tolls by 45 cents. The post Tollway pushes largest toll tax hike on drivers in Illinois history appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Wirepoints
· Jun 26, 2026
Survey of Property Tax Limitations: Understanding the Tradeoffs and Policy Options for Illinois – Civic Federation
Survey of Property Tax Limitations: Understanding the Tradeoffs and Policy Options for Illinois – Civic Federation
WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford
· Jul 7, 2026
One Of Illinois' Most Annoying Toll Booths Is Finally Changing
One Of Illinois' Most Annoying Toll Booths Is Finally Changing
The Daily Signal
· Jul 9, 2026
Virginians May Be Asked to Vote for Higher Taxes
Do you want higher taxes? Local politicians may soon give many Virginia residents a chance to answer that question for themselves. Earlier this year, state Sen. L. Louise Lucas introduced a bill that would have allowed all local governments to impose an additional 1 sales tax on top of existing levies. At the time the...
National Taxpayers Union
· Jun 24, 2026
Illinois’s Tech Tax Tantrum
By Andrew Wilford.
New York Amsterdam News
· Jul 9, 2026
Lawmakers, officials push state to ‘End the Toll Trap’ for motorists
Lawmakers and officials are urging the state to 'End the Toll Trap' and provide relief for motorists facing rising toll costs. The post Lawmakers, officials push state to ‘End the Toll Trap’ for motorists appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.
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Related coverage for "Illinois Passes Scroll Tolls and Click Taxes": Illinois Policy Institute — Tollway pushes largest toll tax hike on drivers in Illinois history . Wirepoints — Survey of Property Tax Limitations: Understanding the Tradeoffs and Policy Options for Illinois – Civic Federation. WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford — One Of Illinois' Most Annoying Toll Booths Is Finally Changing. The Daily Signal — Virginians May Be Asked to Vote for Higher Taxes. National Taxpayers Union — Illinois’s Tech Tax Tantrum. New York Amsterdam News — Lawmakers, officials push state to ‘End the Toll Trap’ for motorists