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Press conference in support of SJRCA 21 and HJRCA 38 to be held in Statehouse today.
50 Republican members of the Illinois House of Representatives signed on to HR0975, opposing the progressive tax.
Think tank introduces research showing progressive tax would increase taxes on most Illinoisans, have no meaningful impact on reducing inequality and would further damage the state’s economy.
Think tank introduces tax hike calculator to help Illinoisans figure out how much their state income taxes would increase under progressive tax proposal.
The state's existing balanced budget requirement isn't stopping politicians from growing spending and mortgaging away Illinoisans' futures year after year
“Today, state Sen. Chris Nybo called for an investigation into organizations with which I am affiliated after the publication of a misleading hit piece by the Chicago Sun-Times.”Nybo told media that if my organization has nothing to hide, we should welcome a federal or state investigation with open arms. This statement should not be taken lightly. Illinoisans...
Think tank introduces plan to stave off tax hikes by limiting growth in government spending to economic growth
Growing divide between the employment picture in the Chicago area and the rest of the state