#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty In the States Roundup for May 22 http://www.aflcio.org/Blog/In-The-States/In-the-States-Roundup-for-May-22 Here's a look at some of the key battles in the states over the past week: Illinois: The Fair Economy Illinois coalition is promoting several measures that have growing support. The coalition is pushing to close corporate loopholes and generate more than $400 million in new revenue. H.B. 3627 would increase transparency, by requiring publicly traded corporations to disclose the amount of corporate income taxes they pay to the state. Minnesota: The legislature adjourned after passing many bills that will benefit working families. Among the bills that were passed and sent to the governor: an extension of unemployment insurance benefi...