The Illinois Policy Institute's call to repeal the 66 percent tax increase is featured in an article on state pensions and the tax hike.
Senator Toomey discusses the consequences of raising the debt ceiling.
In one of my first media appearances following the tax increases, I noted that the Institute would immediately begin to work on repealing them. Some have wondered if this makes any sense ... Here are some reasons why it does.
It's no surprise the majority of Illinois residents are outraged at the new increase in business and income taxes. Now there are calls for lawmakers to repeal it, and some lawmakers are on board.
Rep. Jim Jordan proposes federal budget cuts which will save $2.5 Trillion over ten years
The average Illinois household faces an increase of nearly $1,500 in its state income tax bill.
A look at the top quotes surrounding the controversial tax hike legislation.
Increases will have immediate, lasting detrimental effects on Illinoiss economy.
On Jan. 12, 2011, the lame duck 96th General Assembly increased the state personal income tax by 67 percent and the corporate income tax by 46 percent. Illinois is already losing jobs at an alarming rate, and these tax increases will only further hurt the
In 2010, Illinois Citizens spent 101 days working off their state and federal taxes, the Quinn tax hike will take even more of your time.
How will the Illinois income tax hike affect you and your family? Some of our friends from around the state tell their story.
If the vote been delayed for the new legislature to be sworn in Illinois there is a good chance the income tax hike vote wouldnt have been passed.
A number of business owners in Springfield have expressed grave concern over the tax hike, according to the State-Journal Register.
Seventy percent of Illinoisans believe state government is spending too much money, according to a study released Wednesday.