House Votes to Fix Health Care
House Votes to Fix Health Care
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives took a bold first step on the journey to saving health care.
It’s Snowing! How Well is Springfield Performing?
It’s Snowing! How Well is Springfield Performing?
The Institute's Snow Squad is out canvassing the city to see how well Springfield is responding to the winter storm. Check here for updates throughout the day. We will post our final grade no later than 7:00PM.
10 Reasons to Repeal the 67 Percent Tax Hike
10 Reasons to Repeal the 67 Percent Tax Hike
The average Illinois household faces an increase of nearly $1,500 in its state income tax bill.
Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes
Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes
A look at the top quotes surrounding the controversial tax hike legislation.
An Update on Medicaid Reform
An Update on Medicaid Reform
In case you missed the results of Medicaid reform amid all the news of the massive tax hike last week, here are the details.
Institute to Legislators – Repeal the Tax Increases
Institute to Legislators – Repeal the Tax Increases
Increases will have immediate, lasting detrimental effects on Illinoiss economy.
Petition to Repeal Illinois Income Tax Increases
Petition to Repeal Illinois Income Tax Increases
On Jan. 12, 2011, the lame duck 96th General Assembly increased the state personal income tax by 67 percent and the corporate income tax by 46 percent. Illinois is already losing jobs at an alarming rate, and these tax increases will only further hurt the
Cook County Probation Officers Propose Policy Solutions
Cook County Probation Officers Propose Policy Solutions
The Illinois Policy Institute was recently invited to meet with a group of Cook County Probation Officers, who offered common-sense policy solutions to fix their trouble-plagued department.
Taking Time
Taking Time
In 2010, Illinois Citizens spent 101 days working off their state and federal taxes, the Quinn tax hike will take even more of your time.
Illinois Citizens Speak Out on Income Tax Hike
Illinois Citizens Speak Out on Income Tax Hike
How will the Illinois income tax hike affect you and your family? Some of our friends from around the state tell their story.
Would New Legislature Repeal the Tax Hike?
Would New Legislature Repeal the Tax Hike?
If the vote been delayed for the new legislature to be sworn in Illinois there is a good chance the income tax hike vote wouldnt have been passed.
Illinois Businesses Worried Tax Hike Will Harm Local Economy, Cost Jobs
Illinois Businesses Worried Tax Hike Will Harm Local Economy, Cost Jobs
A number of business owners in Springfield have expressed grave concern over the tax hike, according to the State-Journal Register.
UPCOMING EVENT: Education Revolution – Restoring America’s Exceptionalism Tour January 27
UPCOMING EVENT: Education Revolution – Restoring America’s Exceptionalism Tour January 27
Join us for a panel discussion with Dick Morris, Michael Medved, and Michelle Bernard, moderated by John Tillman.
PRESS RELEASE: Poll Shows Widespread Public Opposition to Tax Hike
PRESS RELEASE: Poll Shows Widespread Public Opposition to Tax Hike
Seventy percent of Illinoisans believe state government is spending too much money, according to a study released Wednesday.