Why Rauner should veto all of Madigan’s budget
Why Rauner should veto all of Madigan’s budget
Senate Bill 2048 isn’t a serious blueprint for the future of Illinois.
Madigan’s unbalanced budget doesn’t appropriate pay for state workers
Madigan’s unbalanced budget doesn’t appropriate pay for state workers
If AFSCME workers cannot be paid in the absence of a budget appropriation, pressure will be turned up on the governor to agree to the union’s unreasonable demands.
Illinois state politicians still waiting on paychecks because of refusal to pass balanced budget
Illinois state politicians still waiting on paychecks because of refusal to pass balanced budget
Latest budget proposal from House Democrats would almost certainly cause further delays in officials’ pay, as Gov. Bruce Rauner would likely veto the plan, which is unbalanced by $7 billion.
Madigan spending plan shows need for real balanced-budget rules
Madigan spending plan shows need for real balanced-budget rules
Illinois' budgeting process is not fair to the people of Illinois.
Madigan’s unbalanced budget overspends by $7 billion
Madigan’s unbalanced budget overspends by $7 billion
llinois Comptroller Leslie Munger said Speaker Madigan's budget proposal would increase the state's unpaid bills to $15 billion and cause eight to nine month payment delays for vendors.
Illinois House roll call on Madigan budget, SB 2048
Illinois House roll call on Madigan budget, SB 2048
Find out how your lawmaker voted on Madigan's spending plan.
Madigan proposes Illinois budget plan that overspends by $7 billion
Madigan proposes Illinois budget plan that overspends by $7 billion
Despite a constitutional requirement to do so, Illinois politicians have not passed a balanced budget since 2001.
Illinois politicians reintroduce penny-per-ounce ‘sugary drink’ tax
Illinois politicians reintroduce penny-per-ounce ‘sugary drink’ tax
State lawmakers propose regressive tax on sugary drinks to help fill budget holes created by decades of irresponsible policies.
Illinois soda tax would hit low-income households hardest
Illinois soda tax would hit low-income households hardest
A soda tax would fall upon those who can afford it least, and would serve only as another tax hike “solution” for a state that has a spending problem.
All tax hikes, no reform: Illinois politicians should reject ‘budgeteer’ budget plan
All tax hikes, no reform: Illinois politicians should reject ‘budgeteer’ budget plan
Instead of talking about the necessary, structural reforms to help the state, a collection of Illinois lawmakers want to ask taxpayers to give more to continue irresponsible policies.
CPS, CTU want to create new taxing districts to raise $100 million from taxpayers
CPS, CTU want to create new taxing districts to raise $100 million from taxpayers
Creating new special service areas for the sole benefit of Chicago Public Schools would mean hitting homeowners with an additional $100 million in taxes.
Illinois’ tax structure should be built on stability, not emotion
Illinois’ tax structure should be built on stability, not emotion
Illinois lawmakers can learn valuable lessons from states that have protected essential government services from swings in the economy.
The progressive income tax is dead – again
The progressive income tax is dead – again
According to the Illinois Department of Revenue the progressive tax would've cost Illinois 20,000 private-sector jobs, 43,000 residents to other states on net, and $1.9 billion in GDP over the first four years.
Illinois Department of Revenue: Progressive tax would lead to job losses, out-migration
Illinois Department of Revenue: Progressive tax would lead to job losses, out-migration
The Illinois Department of Revenue has projected losses of 20,000 private-sector jobs, 43,000 residents to other states on net, and $1.9 billion in GDP in the first four years of a progressive tax.