Pritzker’s tax plan would worsen Illinois’ people problem
Pritzker’s tax plan would worsen Illinois’ people problem
With Illinoisans increasingly likely to move, Pritzker’s tax plan would send more moving vans toward the state line, and hit the gas.
Illinois Senate delays voting on Pritzker progressive tax
Illinois Senate delays voting on Pritzker progressive tax
Senate lawmakers chose to delay voting on an amendment that would allow Illinois’ income tax structure to go from flat to progressive.
Illinois blackhole
Illinois blackhole
Poll: Illinois voters in key House districts oppose Pritzker’s income tax plan
Poll: Illinois voters in key House districts oppose Pritzker’s income tax plan
Polling of likely voters shows why some Democratic Illinois House members could regret voting for the governor’s graduated income tax.
Illinois banks $400M in savings from pension buyouts it can’t calculate
Illinois banks $400M in savings from pension buyouts it can’t calculate
Illinois borrows money to reduce pension obligations, with more borrowing planned. Claims $400 million in current budget savings, but admits to investors it cannot calculate any savings.
Lawmakers crack open Pandora’s box with graduated income tax amendment
Lawmakers crack open Pandora’s box with graduated income tax amendment
Ultimately, the state’s spending and debt habits mean Pritzker’s plan will be a bridge to higher taxes for the middle class. Pritzker and state lawmakers should instead pursue sensible spending reforms that don’t require declaring open season on Illinois taxpayers.
Senate bill would cut red tape for job seekers, creators in Illinois
Senate bill would cut red tape for job seekers, creators in Illinois
Reining in unnecessary regulations is one way to create new opportunities for job seekers and improve choice for consumers. A bill in the Illinois Senate would help achieve that.
7 reasons to reject a progressive income tax in Illinois
7 reasons to reject a progressive income tax in Illinois
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pushing a progressive state income tax without delivering the numbers to prove his promises. The numbers available from other states make it clear a progressive tax will hurt Illinois’ economy.
Pritzker’s “fair tax” signs
Pritzker’s “fair tax” signs
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ amendment would allow lawmakers to impose new types of income taxes
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ amendment would allow lawmakers to impose new types of income taxes
Despite already shouldering one of the nation’s highest total tax burdens, middle-class Illinoisans would be exposed to extra income taxes under language proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Senate committee approves progressive income tax amendment without knowing who will pay more
Senate committee approves progressive income tax amendment without knowing who will pay more
The Senate Executive Committee voted on an amendment scrapping Illinois’ constitutional flat income tax protection. But lawmakers have yet to introduce a bill outlining what the rates would be.
New York will make 2% property tax cap permanent
New York will make 2% property tax cap permanent
While New York lawmakers have agreed to make the state’s 2% temporary limit on property tax levies permanent, Illinois should take reform farther by enacting a freeze on levies and giving local governments the ability to rein in their spending.
5 things you should know about putting students ahead of administration
5 things you should know about putting students ahead of administration
The Illinois House of Representatives passed the Classrooms First Act by a unanimous vote March 28. If it becomes law, students, teachers and taxpayers will benefit.