The tax hike: Permanent or temporary?
The tax hike: Permanent or temporary?
It's time for honest answers about Illinois' record income tax hike.
Wrong way, Illinois: Unemployment rate increased most in the nation in 2011
Wrong way, Illinois: Unemployment rate increased most in the nation in 2011
As Gov. Pat Quinn prepares for the State of the State address on Feb. 1, he will find it difficult to defend the state’s economic policies that have resulted in more unemployed Illinoisans in 2011. Almost a year after Illinois’ record income tax increase, the state’s unemployment woes contrast starkly with the slow but positive...
Do you have $1 million on hand?
Do you have $1 million on hand?
A new pension calculator allows individuals to see just how generous government employee pensions really are.
The verdict is in: The tax hike failed – 3 reasons why
The verdict is in: The tax hike failed – 3 reasons why
One year after Illinois’ Democratic leaders pushed through a record tax hike, the grades are in. The tax hike flunked. It failed to put Illinois on sound fiscal footing. It failed at restoring confidence in government’s ability to meet serious challenges head on. It failed to strengthen the state’s economy. It failed to create opportunity...
7 ways to help repeal the income tax hike
7 ways to help repeal the income tax hike
Enough is enough! If you want to join the battle to turn around the State of Illinois then here's 7 ways to help repeal the 2011 income tax hike in Illinois.
The 2012 election roadmap: Join us and Michael Barone on Jan. 12 for a cocktail hour discussion
The 2012 election roadmap: Join us and Michael Barone on Jan. 12 for a cocktail hour discussion
Michael Barone is a renowned and respected political historian who is at the forefront of American political coverage.
Illinois’ pensions are crowding out services
Illinois’ pensions are crowding out services
The expense of retirement benefits is overwhelming many areas of the state budget.
Pensions vs. schools: Chicago Public Schools
Pensions vs. schools: Chicago Public Schools
The problem Illinois is facing a fiscal crisis. The expense of retirement benefits is overwhelming many areas of the state budget. Lawmakers have known of this situation for years, but thus far have not adopted a comprehensive solution. The state faces an $85 billion unfunded liability to its pensions systems. It owes another $45 billion...
Daily Must Reads for the week of January 2
Daily Must Reads for the week of January 2
Suggested reading for the week of January 2.
Pensions vs. schools
Pensions vs. schools
This three-part series by the Illinois Policy Institute specifically focuses on the impact rising retirement costs will have on education funding at various levels.
Pensions vs. schools: Chicago Public Schools
Pensions vs. schools: Chicago Public Schools
CPS pension costs rising faster than state aid can keep up.
Institute on WTAX Springfield: Pensions vs. schools
Institute on WTAX Springfield: Pensions vs. schools
Collin Hitt talks about the Institute's Pensions vs. schools report series.
Pensions vs. schools: Downstate and suburban PK-12 education
Pensions vs. schools: Downstate and suburban PK-12 education
The problem Illinois is facing a fiscal crisis. The expense of retirement benefits is overwhelming many areas of the state budget. Lawmakers have known of this situation for years, but thus far have not adopted a comprehensive solution. The state faces an $85 billion unfunded liability to its pensions systems. It owes another $45 billion...
How refreshing: “Missouri Legislature opens with no-tax-hike pledges”
How refreshing: “Missouri Legislature opens with no-tax-hike pledges”
A fresh start with the right priorities.