Caterpillar raises specter of moving from Illinois

[CARLHAYDEN]

Caterpillar raises specter of moving from Illinois

Associated Press
March 25, 2011
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—

The chief executive of Caterpillar wrote a letter to Illinois Gov. Patrick Quinn raising the possibility the heavy equipment company could move out of Illinois because of concerns that the direction the state is heading isn't favorable to business.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-caterpillar-quinn,0,6225023.story

[bullmoose88]

Hopefully they would stay in the US.  Regardless, what would you (and I dont mean this to sound as accusatory as it probably sounds) have Illinois do?  A company, like caterpillar or GE, can and should get the tax laws to be as advantageous as possible.  No taxes at all (like GE) would be ideal  Thats in their best interests, no problem with that MO. 

That said, the state has other interests.  The public has other interests.  Yes, the state doesn't want to kill jobs sure, but it needs to generate revenue...protect the public safety/welfare (ie regulations that keep companies from abusing workers, or from hiring illegals).  Not saying Illinois does any of those (I'm sure you can provide me 60 examples of illegals being tolerated in the workforce)...but i hope you get the point.  Its all give and take...how much should the people and state of Illinois give and how much should Caterpillar be allowed to take?

[opebo]

They shouldn't be allowed to move.  Its like allowing the burglar to walk out of your house with the police looking on.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

Hopefully they would stay in the US.  Regardless, what would you (and I dont mean this to sound as accusatory as it probably sounds) have Illinois do?  A company, like caterpillar or GE, can and should get the tax laws to be as advantageous as possible.  No taxes at all (like GE) would be ideal  Thats in their best interests, no problem with that MO. 

That said, the state has other interests.  The public has other interests.  Yes, the state doesn't want to kill jobs sure, but it needs to generate revenue...protect the public safety/welfare (ie regulations that keep companies from abusing workers, or from hiring illegals).  Not saying Illinois does any of those (I'm sure you can provide me 60 examples of illegals being tolerated in the workforce)...but i hope you get the point.  Its all give and take...how much should the people and state of Illinois give and how much should Caterpillar be allowed to take?

Texas would cut them a sweet deal

[CARLHAYDEN]

Hopefully they would stay in the US.  Regardless, what would you (and I dont mean this to sound as accusatory as it probably sounds) have Illinois do?  A company, like caterpillar or GE, can and should get the tax laws to be as advantageous as possible.  No taxes at all (like GE) would be ideal  Thats in their best interests, no problem with that MO. 

That said, the state has other interests.  The public has other interests.  Yes, the state doesn't want to kill jobs sure, but it needs to generate revenue...protect the public safety/welfare (ie regulations that keep companies from abusing workers, or from hiring illegals).  Not saying Illinois does any of those (I'm sure you can provide me 60 examples of illegals being tolerated in the workforce)...but i hope you get the point.  Its all give and take...how much should the people and state of Illinois give and how much should Caterpillar be allowed to take?

Texas would cut them a sweet deal

Wouldn't surprise me!

[CARLHAYDEN]

Sears joins the parade

Associated Press

Sears researching possible move from Illinois

Associated Press, 05.09.11

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Sears Holdings Corp. is researching a possible move outside the state of Illinois.

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/05/09/general-specialized-consumer-services-il-sears-illinois-headquarters_8457663.html

[memphis]

Sears is about 5 minutes from bankruptcy anyway. Doubtful they could afford a Uhaul to Indiana.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Look how many are left though

[opebo]

They should all move to Jaurez, or Shenzen, Carl Heydan. 

[Franzl]

Look how many are left though

Interesting also that Carl doesn't mention the companies that have moved to Illinois recently.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Look how many are left though

Interesting also that Carl doesn't mention the companies that have moved to Illinois recently.

It is not interesting.  It is predictable.  Anything that contradicts his axioms or even suggests they might not be the whole explanation for something is never posted by him.  He is a highly partisan poster, not a reporter, so don't ding him for not being objective, as he has never claimed to be objective.

[memphis]

Look how many are left though

Interesting also that Carl doesn't mention the companies that have moved to Illinois recently.

It is not interesting.  It is predictable.  Anything that contradicts his axioms or even suggests they might not be the whole explanation for something is never posted by him.  He is a highly partisan poster, not a reporter, so don't ding him for not being objective, as he has never claimed to be objective.

He's not really partisan as much as ideological. I don't think he's ready to give out any medals to the GOP.

[CARLHAYDEN]

Look how many are left though

Interesting also that Carl doesn't mention the companies that have moved to Illinois recently.

Please list them!!!

[opebo]

Look how many are left though

Interesting also that Carl doesn't mention the companies that have moved to Illinois recently.

Please list them!!!

Companies only run downhill, like sewage, Carl.

[CARLHAYDEN]

CME Group calls tax situation 'untenable;' says it may exit state

Reuters

10:53 a.m. CDT, July 28, 2011

CME Group Inc. is evaluating whether to move some operations to other states from Chicago to reduce its taxes, but it has not decided on an exact timeline, CEO Craig Donohue said Thursday.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-cme-group-says-tax-situation-is-untenable-may-exit-state-20110728,0,6322503.story

[SUSAN CRUSHBONE]

Look how many are left though

Interesting also that Carl doesn't mention the companies that have moved to Illinois recently.

Please list them!!!

Dude, learn how to read links, please.

[CARLHAYDEN]

Policy Chart: Illinois Loses Most Jobs in the Nation

8/19/2011

In a trend that continues to worsen, more Illinoisans found themselves unemployed in the month of July.

http://www.illinoispolicy.org/news/article.asp?ArticleSource=4362