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.
Texas Is to Russia As Illinois Is to ______
Texas Is to Russia As Illinois Is to ______
How do the economies and populations of U.S. states compare to other countries?
Your Taxes at Work: Sending CPS Teachers to Las Vegas
Your Taxes at Work: Sending CPS Teachers to Las Vegas
Despite the $700 million budget deficit Chicago Public Schools is facing, fourteen Chicago public school teachers went on an all-expense paid trip to a Las Vegas resort and spa for a conference last year.
Illinois Government Ready to Spend More
Illinois Government Ready to Spend More
Illinois lawmakers are proposing legislation that would create new state agencies and give out tax credits to certain groups.
Off With the Red Tape: A Business-Friendly Idea Out of Kansas
Off With the Red Tape: A Business-Friendly Idea Out of Kansas
Excess red tape hurts business. Where superfluous laws and regulations prevail, businesses and individuals lose out.
Off with the Red Tape
Off with the Red Tape
Excess red tape hurts business. Where superfluous laws and regulations prevail, businesses and individuals lose out.
The Swedish Model
The Swedish Model
What can the United States learn from Sweden?
Cutting the Home Budget to Pay for Higher Taxes
Cutting the Home Budget to Pay for Higher Taxes
Cost of tax hike equivalent to average Illinois paycheck gone.
10 Reasons to Repeal the 67 Percent Tax Hike
10 Reasons to Repeal the 67 Percent Tax Hike
Family budgets are on the line. The average Illinois household faces an increase of nearly $1,500 in its state income tax bill. A head cook and an office worker with two kids, earning a combined $80,000, will pay an additional $1,527 in state income taxes thanks to the tax hike – on top of the $2,160...