Illinois’ wealthiest bureaucrats want this bill dead
Illinois’ wealthiest bureaucrats want this bill dead
There should be no compromise with those who are looking out for their own bottom line above the good of the state.
Illinois tax squeeze
Illinois tax squeeze
Illinois can spend another $10B on infrastructure without tax hikes
Illinois can spend another $10B on infrastructure without tax hikes
Illinois can do it the old way and raise taxes to deliver pork projects. Or Illinois can be smart and make each tax dollar work hard to deliver projects that help residents and the economy.
More than 130 six-figure school district administrators oppose education efficiency bill
More than 130 six-figure school district administrators oppose education efficiency bill
An Illinois House bill that would allow more education funding dollars reach the classroom before getting trapped in administration has earned support from both parties – and the opposition of administrators.
Flat tax handcuffs
Flat tax handcuffs
‘Fair tax’ backers’ own data show progressive income tax hikes harm middle class the most
‘Fair tax’ backers’ own data show progressive income tax hikes harm middle class the most
An advocacy group backing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “fair tax” plan has argued a progressive income tax hike won’t affect middle-class Illinoisans. But its most recent report shows a middle-class tax hit is likely.
Southwest Illinois county faces property tax hike, layoffs amid rising pension costs
Southwest Illinois county faces property tax hike, layoffs amid rising pension costs
Perry County is home to the DuQuoin State Fair, but the prize hog is a pension system eating money needed for public safety and other core services. County employees face layoffs.
Pritzker takes 1 step forward, 2 steps back on tax hike push
Pritzker takes 1 step forward, 2 steps back on tax hike push
With taxpayer opposition intensifying, the governor’s vision for a $3.4 billion progressive income tax hike is slipping away.
50 Illinois leaders unite in opposition to progressive income tax
50 Illinois leaders unite in opposition to progressive income tax
Civic leaders across the state have signed onto an open letter declaring their opposition to a progressive income tax, as momentum continues to build against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature proposal.
House committee passes bill that would make Illinois gas tax burden highest in the nation
House committee passes bill that would make Illinois gas tax burden highest in the nation
The Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee approved a bill that would more than double the state gas tax. Illinois may soon have the nation’s highest gas tax burden.
Illinois Senate bill would abolish daylight saving time
Illinois Senate bill would abolish daylight saving time
One Illinois lawmaker has proposed to do away with the unpopular practice of changing the clock twice a year.
Carroll stands up for Illinois taxpayers, opposes progressive income tax hike
Carroll stands up for Illinois taxpayers, opposes progressive income tax hike
Lawmakers should follow state Rep. Jonathan Carroll’s example by demonstrating the political courage to reject a proposed $3.4 billion tax hike.
Yingling stands with Illinois taxpayers against progressive income tax hike
Yingling stands with Illinois taxpayers against progressive income tax hike
State lawmakers should follow state Rep. Sam Yingling’s example, and muster the courage to reject the $3.4 billion tax hike proposal.
Illinois House amendment would require supermajority to hike taxes
Illinois House amendment would require supermajority to hike taxes
Illinoisans are among the nation’s most heavily taxed residents. A proposed Illinois constitutional amendment would make it harder for lawmakers to add to that burden.