Doug Kane

Douglas Kane is an American politician, economist, and author.

Politics

Kane served as a former Illinois state representative who represented Springfield from 1974 to 1982, as a Democrat.[1] and was on the Alma School Board.[2][3][4] In 2014, Kane was elected to the Buffalo County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors and is the chairman of the board.[5]

Background

Kane went to Barrington College and received his bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees from the University of Illinois. He was elected to the Capital Township, Sangamon County, Illinois Board of Auditors. He also served as staff assistant to the Governor of Illinois 1973 and 1974 and director of staff for the Democratic leadership of the Illinois House of Representatives 197 to 1975. He was also a newspaper reporter.[6] Kane is an economist and President of Program Analysis Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in economic and public policy issues. One of his current clients is the Office of Management and Budget of the State of Illinois that sought his help with the economic effects of the gross receipts tax.[7][8] He currently resides in Alma, Wisconsin with his wife, Wisconsin State Senator Kathleen Vinehout.[9]

Other work

Kane's book Our Politics: Reflections on Political Life was published in 2019 by Southern Illinois University Press.[10] It describes the travails of public office and the political, economic, and social forces that shape political decision-making.

He publishes weekly articles on the blog View from a Distance.[11]

References
  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Representative Douglas N. Kane, pg. 169
  2. Ross, Diane (January 1980). "Sales tax issue steals the show". Legislative Action. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  3. Steinbacher-Kemp, Bill (October 1992). "Republicans push for majority in Senate, House". Legislative Action. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  4. Kane, Douglas (March 9, 2010). "Will lower taxes really bring more jobs?". LaCrosse Tribune. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  5. Buffalo County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors-Douglas Kane Archived October 6, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  6. 'Illinois Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Douglas N. Kane, pg. 169
  7. "About me: Douglas Kane". Blogger. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  8. Kane, Douglas (April 21, 2007). "taxtales: Be Wary of New Friends". Taxtales.blogspot.com. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  9. "Kathleen Vinehout, Wisconsin State Senator: District 31". Legis.wi.gov. Archived from the original on August 4, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  10. "About – View From A Distance". www.dougkane.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  11. "View From A Distance – Doug Kane". www.dougkane.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
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