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The math doesn’t add up for Gov. Pritzker’s “fair tax” promises

Pritzker's progressive income tax proposal will lead to middle class tax hikes

A look at the rates required to fund Pritzker’s promises

Every Illinoisan would need to see a tax hike to close the deficit and pay for Gov. J.B. Pritzker's promised new spending

Progressive income tax proposal falls $2 billion short of revenue estimates

Pritzker's proposed progressive income tax rates harm Illinois' economy, while hardly fulfilling his promises

Warning to Illinois: The progressive income tax is a poverty trap

New report reveals how the last state to pass a progressive income tax hurt its poor, harmed its economy

Illinois’ progressive income tax could cost you if you make at least $26,100

Illinois Policy Institute tax calculator offers progressive income tax rates based on Gov. Pritzker’s budget address

What to know for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address

Illinois Policy Institute experts are available to comment on why a balanced budget is possible in Illinois without new taxes

Budget Solutions balances state budget, provides path to pay off debt and cut taxes

Illinois Policy Institute five-year plan repairs Illinois’ fiscal crisis by addressing root cost drivers

Illinois must unite to reverse economic decline

Chief economist points to state’s economic decline as cause for pension reform, spending cap

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