Experts Clash on Constitutionality of Borrowing to Balance State Budget
Experts Clash on Constitutionality of Borrowing to Balance State Budget
Institute CEO John Tillman was featured in a story on the state budget.
Institute in New York Times: Corporate Giants Received TIF Money
Institute in New York Times: Corporate Giants Received TIF Money
The Institute's Director of Government Reform, Kate Piercy, was quoted in a New York Times story about the use of TIF districts in Chicago.
Our View – 2 states, 2 Different Budget Approaches
Our View – 2 states, 2 Different Budget Approaches
The Illinois Policy Institute was mentioned in an editorial by the Rockford Register-Star.
State Sovereignty. National Union.
State Sovereignty. National Union.
If Illinois fails financially, it will not do so in unison with the rest of the country. Will voters from Texas, Florida and the rest of the states send their tax dollars to help? Perhaps the success of "The Mount Vernon Statement" suggests not.
State Sovereignty. National Union.
State Sovereignty. National Union.
If Illinois fails financially, it will not do so in unison with the rest of the country. Will voters from Texas, Florida and the other 45 states send their tax dollars to help? Perhaps the success of "The Mount Vernon Statement" suggests not.
CEO Statement: 7 Ideas for Chicago’s New Mayor
CEO Statement: 7 Ideas for Chicago’s New Mayor
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman offers seven ideas for Rahm Emanuel.
Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation
Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation
In Illinois over 20%, on average, of your phone bill is federal, state, and local taxes.
By Brian Costin
Households Are Saving Money, Why Can’t Government?
Households Are Saving Money, Why Can’t Government?
During the recession, American households have reduced their spending, paid down their debt, and increased their savings. Sadly, Government has not followed their example.
Institute on WTAX Springfield: Quinn Cuts Not Enough
Institute on WTAX Springfield: Quinn Cuts Not Enough
The Illinois Policy Institute's Collin Hitt talked with WTAX morning host Bob Murray about why Gov. Quinn's budget is unsustainable and wrong for Illinois.
Institute on AM 560 WIND: Quinn Must Reign In Spending
Institute on AM 560 WIND: Quinn Must Reign In Spending
The Illinois Policy Institute's Director of Policy, Collin Hitt, spoke with WIND's Big John & Amy about Gov. Quinn's budget.
A Real Path to a Brighter Tomorrow
A Real Path to a Brighter Tomorrow
The Governor's budget recklessly ignores the biggest problem Illinois faces: Out of control spending.
Institute on FOX Chicago: Quinns Budget Not Good Enough – Tillman
Institute on FOX Chicago: Quinns Budget Not Good Enough – Tillman
Institute CEO, John Tillman, appeared on FOX Chicago to discuss Gov. Quinn's new budget proposal.