Institute on Chicago Tonight: Budget Analysis
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Budget Analysis
Institute CEO, John Tillman, appeared as a panelist to discuss the governor's budget plan.
Institute on ABC Chicago: Reaction to the Governor’s Budget Address
Institute on ABC Chicago: Reaction to the Governor’s Budget Address
The governor's budget address did not address the real problem of out of control spending, particularly in regard to public employee pensions.
Institute in Rockford Register Star:Clueless in Springfield, Lawmakers Hand Out Raises
Institute in Rockford Register Star:Clueless in Springfield, Lawmakers Hand Out Raises
Institute featured in a story on the state's debt, tax hike, and raises in Springfield.
Pension Reform in Illinois to Continue ‘For the Good of Both Taxpayers and Employees’
Pension Reform in Illinois to Continue ‘For the Good of Both Taxpayers and Employees’
Institute CEO, John Tillman, featured in an article on reform of the state pension system.
Statement on Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address
Statement on Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address
Since taking office, Gov. Quinn has avoided taking on the root causes of Illinoiss fiscal mess. Instead of reducing, restructuring and cutting spending, Gov. Quinn continues to pursue a policy of taxing, borrowing and spending at record rates.
A Preview of Budget Solutions 2012
A Preview of Budget Solutions 2012
Last year, the Illinois Policy Institute released Budget Solutions 2011, a line-by-line alternative to the Governor's budget proposal. To our knowledge, it was the first time in the state of Illinois that someone had done this. And we're doing it again.
Institute Live Tweets Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address Today at Noon
Institute Live Tweets Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address Today at Noon
As the governor delivers the budget address today, the Institute will have ongoing commentary on our Twitter page. View here.
Illinnoyed By Higher Taxes?
Illinnoyed By Higher Taxes?
Indiana has started an advertising campaign to recruit Illinois residents and businesses.
Sin Taxes and Their History of Missing Revenue Projections
Sin Taxes and Their History of Missing Revenue Projections
Will more taxes and rosy revenue projections solve our fiscal mess?
The People of Illinois Deserve a Balanced State Budget They Can Afford
The People of Illinois Deserve a Balanced State Budget They Can Afford
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?
President Obama’s 2012 Budget Estimates $1.1 trillion Deficit
President Obama’s 2012 Budget Estimates $1.1 trillion Deficit
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 on ABC 7 Chicago: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Tries to Woo Illinois Business
Institute on ABC 7 Chicago: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Tries to Woo Illinois Business
Institute CEO, John Tillman, in a story on New Jersey Gov. Christie and his campaign to move businesses from Illinois to New Jersey.
Statement from the CEO on Gov. Quinn’s Additional Borrowing Plan
Statement from the CEO on Gov. Quinn’s Additional Borrowing Plan
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
10 Years until Your Share of the Nation’s Debt Doubles
10 Years until Your Share of the Nation’s Debt Doubles
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.