New Year: New Faces at Illinois Policy Institute
New Year: New Faces at Illinois Policy Institute
The Board of Directors of Illinois Policy Institute has elected three new board members and named Andy McKenna Chairman of the Board.
75% TAX HIKE
75% TAX HIKE
Reports indicate Democratic leaders have agreed on a plan to hike the state income tax by a whopping 75 percent. Or maybe even 83 percent.
Amazon.com Prepared to Drop Affiliate Relationship with Institute
Amazon.com Prepared to Drop Affiliate Relationship with Institute
We were not kidding when we said the online sales tax collection bill was a job- and commerce-killing move.
House Debating Online Sales Tax Bill Now
House Debating Online Sales Tax Bill Now
Another bill to kill jobs in Illinois.
Illinois Senate Passes Medicaid Reform
Illinois Senate Passes Medicaid Reform
Yesterday, the Illinois Senate passed legislation recommended by the Special Committee on Medicaid Reform, and the legislation will be moving to the House.
Institute on ABC Chicago: Illinois Income Taxes Could Go Up
Institute on ABC Chicago: Illinois Income Taxes Could Go Up
Daniel Anthony and research from the Illinois Policy Institute is featured on the 11:00 a.m. ABC 7 newscast.
Institute on ABC Chicago: Ill. Lawmakers Move Closer to Income-Tax Increase
Institute on ABC Chicago: Ill. Lawmakers Move Closer to Income-Tax Increase
Kristina Rasmussen is featured in a story about the tax hike battle going on in Springfield.
Governor Quinn’s $23,500 Tax Hike
Governor Quinn’s $23,500 Tax Hike
A hypothetical look at the impact of a tax hike over time.
Oversight Committee HD Video Transparency Project
Oversight Committee HD Video Transparency Project
In a move to fulfill the Pledge to Americas commitment to a more transparent and accountable government, House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa and House Speaker John Boehner today announced the release of broadcast-quality Oversight hearing vid
Illinois Policy Institute Exclusive: Dan Proft Interviews Alderman Brendan Reilly
Illinois Policy Institute Exclusive: Dan Proft Interviews Alderman Brendan Reilly
Ald. Reilly is the rarest of Chicago politicians, someone who does his homework, speaks quite plainly and openly about what he learns, and offers specific and relevant proposals to right-size city government.
US House Adopting Transparency Reforms: Listen, Springfield.
US House Adopting Transparency Reforms: Listen, Springfield.
The 112th Congress, which convened today, plans to adopt new governing rules for guiding the legislative process. Multiple transparency reforms are among the changes under consideration. Springfield should take a look and consider them too.
Illinois Universities Paying Professors to Retire Early
Illinois Universities Paying Professors to Retire Early
Last year the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign paid buyouts to 133 senior professors. The buyouts were offered to professors to retire early with a payment equivalent to half a years salary.
Special Alert from the National Taxpayers Union on Online Taxation
Special Alert from the National Taxpayers Union on Online Taxation
Senator John Cullerton of Chicago is proposing an unconstitutional $150 million tax on online shopping during the special legislative session in order to pay for the states reckless spending habits.
Rep. Bost Files Good Fix to Spending Limit
Rep. Bost Files Good Fix to Spending Limit
The amendment from Rep. Bost addresses many of the flaws with the proposed spending limit.