Kristina Rasmussen's letter is featured in the Daily Herald. She explains why something like a cigarette tax would affect all taxpayers, not just smokers.
The answer isn't always a tax hike...
An article from the Tribune's Dennis Byrne cites the Institute's Budget Solutions 2011 as an "boldly asserting that the budget can be balanced without any tax increase."
April 15th has come and gone, but Illinoisans need to be perpetually vigilant about taxes
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Cartoon blogging featuring Scott Stantis.
An editorial in the Chicago Tribune mentions the Institute's proposals as responsible and sensible ideas to solve the budget crisis facing the state.
Ready for new Illinois taxes on plastic grocery bags, music downloads, and soda pop cans?
Look closely, very closely. The real score on Quinn's plan: $900 million in spending reductions vs. $3.5 billion in tax hikes.
Executive Vice President Kristina Rasmussen discusses Pension Reform for the State of Illinois.
Six good ideas for tackling the problem of spending beyond our means.
Governor Quinn is expected to sign a bill that would reduce pension benefits for new state employees. It's a start to scaling a big mountain.
The Village of Lindenhurst has cut 2 million dollars from its budget for next year.
A recorded message on one of the Comptroller's phone help lines warns that the state is currently processing vouchers within 140-145 business days.