Budget + Tax

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.

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.

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 in Chicago Tribune: Wrong-Way Quinn

Institute in Chicago Tribune: Wrong-Way Quinn

The Chicago Tribune named the Illinois Policy Institute as one of the organizations that has proposed spending reforms in Springfield.