12 Reasons to Oppose the Quinn/Madigan/Cullerton 75 Percent Tax Hike Package
12 Reasons to Oppose the Quinn/Madigan/Cullerton 75 Percent Tax Hike Package
A vote for the tax hike is a vote for hastening Illinoiss economic decline.
December Unemployment Report Shows Little Improvement
December Unemployment Report Shows Little Improvement
The Labor Department report indicated the U.S. economy added 103,000 jobs in December. The Report also indicated the national unemployment rate dropped slightly. Although this sounds positive, there are a few things one must keep in mind.
Will You Veto Anything Over 1%
Will You Veto Anything Over 1%
During the campaign Governor Quinn suggested that he would veto tax hike over 1%, now what?
Amazon Tax Passes: Shows What Will Happen If Income Hike Does Too
Amazon Tax Passes: Shows What Will Happen If Income Hike Does Too
One of the 50 Best Small and Medium Workplaces is already looking to relocate.
New Year: New Faces at Illinois Policy Institute
New Year: New Faces at Illinois Policy Institute
The Board of Directors of Illinois Policy Institute has elected three new board members and named Andy McKenna Chairman of the Board.
75% TAX HIKE
75% TAX HIKE
Reports indicate Democratic leaders have agreed on a plan to hike the state income tax by a whopping 75 percent. Or maybe even 83 percent.
Amazon.com Prepared to Drop Affiliate Relationship with Institute
Amazon.com Prepared to Drop Affiliate Relationship with Institute
We were not kidding when we said the online sales tax collection bill was a job- and commerce-killing move.
House Debating Online Sales Tax Bill Now
House Debating Online Sales Tax Bill Now
Another bill to kill jobs in Illinois.
Illinois Senate Passes Medicaid Reform
Illinois Senate Passes Medicaid Reform
Yesterday, the Illinois Senate passed legislation recommended by the Special Committee on Medicaid Reform, and the legislation will be moving to the House.
Institute on ABC Chicago: Illinois Income Taxes Could Go Up
Institute on ABC Chicago: Illinois Income Taxes Could Go Up
Daniel Anthony and research from the Illinois Policy Institute is featured on the 11:00 a.m. ABC 7 newscast.
Institute on ABC Chicago: Ill. Lawmakers Move Closer to Income-Tax Increase
Institute on ABC Chicago: Ill. Lawmakers Move Closer to Income-Tax Increase
Kristina Rasmussen is featured in a story about the tax hike battle going on in Springfield.
Governor Quinn’s $23,500 Tax Hike
Governor Quinn’s $23,500 Tax Hike
A hypothetical look at the impact of a tax hike over time.
Oversight Committee HD Video Transparency Project
Oversight Committee HD Video Transparency Project
In a move to fulfill the Pledge to Americas commitment to a more transparent and accountable government, House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa and House Speaker John Boehner today announced the release of broadcast-quality Oversight hearing vid
Illinois Policy Institute Exclusive: Dan Proft Interviews Alderman Brendan Reilly
Illinois Policy Institute Exclusive: Dan Proft Interviews Alderman Brendan Reilly
Ald. Reilly is the rarest of Chicago politicians, someone who does his homework, speaks quite plainly and openly about what he learns, and offers specific and relevant proposals to right-size city government.