Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation
Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation
In Illinois over 20%, on average, of your phone bill is federal, state, and local taxes.
Households Are Saving Money, Why Can’t Government?
Households Are Saving Money, Why Can’t Government?
During the recession, American households have reduced their spending, paid down their debt, and increased their savings. Sadly, Government has not followed their example.
Institute on WTAX Springfield: Quinn Cuts Not Enough
Institute on WTAX Springfield: Quinn Cuts Not Enough
The Illinois Policy Institute's Collin Hitt talked with WTAX morning host Bob Murray about why Gov. Quinn's budget is unsustainable and wrong for Illinois.
Institute on AM 560 WIND: Quinn Must Reign In Spending
Institute on AM 560 WIND: Quinn Must Reign In Spending
The Illinois Policy Institute's Director of Policy, Collin Hitt, spoke with WIND's Big John & Amy about Gov. Quinn's budget.
A Real Path to a Brighter Tomorrow
A Real Path to a Brighter Tomorrow
The Governor's budget recklessly ignores the biggest problem Illinois faces: Out of control spending.
Institute on FOX Chicago: Quinns Budget Not Good Enough – Tillman
Institute on FOX Chicago: Quinns Budget Not Good Enough – Tillman
Institute CEO, John Tillman, appeared on FOX Chicago to discuss Gov. Quinn's new budget proposal.
Institute in Chicago Tribune: Wrong-Way Quinn
Institute in Chicago Tribune: Wrong-Way Quinn
The Chicago Tribune named the Illinois Policy Institute as one of the organizations that has proposed spending reforms in Springfield.
Institute in CNN Money: Illinois Governor Proposes Borrowing $8.7 Billion
Institute in CNN Money: Illinois Governor Proposes Borrowing $8.7 Billion
Institute CEO, John Tillman, featured in an article on Gov. Quinn's plan to borrow $8.7 Billion in attempt to pay off existing debt.
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.