Since the record tax hikes were passed last month, everyday staples have become less affordable for many families. Will state lawmakers respect the sacrifices they are making and budget responsibly?
The U.S. Government faces some major budget challenges. President Obama unveiled his fiscal year 2012 budget today and will present it to Congress.
Institute CEO, John Tillman, in a story on New Jersey Gov. Christie and his campaign to move businesses from Illinois to New Jersey.
The Illinois Policy Institute opposes the $8.75 billion additional borrowing plan and recommends a three year spending freeze at $27 billion with all revenues over that level being allocated to paying down the past due debt owed to the states vendors
A painstakingly accurate chart from the Mercatus Center's Veronique de Rugy illustrates what current policies will do to our share of the nation's debt. Take your portion today, and double it.
How do the economies and populations of U.S. states compare to other countries?
Despite the $700 million budget deficit Chicago Public Schools is facing, fourteen Chicago public school teachers went on an all-expense paid trip to a Las Vegas resort and spa for a conference last year.
Illinois lawmakers are proposing legislation that would create new state agencies and give out tax credits to certain groups.
Excess red tape hurts business. Where superfluous laws and regulations prevail, businesses and individuals lose out.
Excess red tape hurts business. Where superfluous laws and regulations prevail, businesses and individuals lose out.
What can the United States learn from Sweden?
Cost of tax hike equivalent to average Illinois paycheck gone.
Family budgets are on the line. The average Illinois household faces an increase of nearly $1,500 in its state income tax bill. A head cook and an office worker with two kids, earning a combined $80,000, will pay an additional $1,527 in state income taxes thanks to the tax hike – on top of the $2,160...
The projections below are based on a 66% increase to the income tax – a hike from 3 to 5 percent – with the standard $2,000 per person deduction. For more information and research on this proposed tax increase see What Governor Quinn’s Income Tax Hike Means to You. How did we calculate the figures? We...