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Democrat, Republican lawmakers hold press conference to show support for spending cap constitutional amendment

Press conference in support of SJRCA 21 and HJRCA 38 to be held in Statehouse today.

Progressive tax effectively dead this session

50 Republican members of the Illinois House of Representatives signed on to HR0975, opposing the progressive tax.

New report shows progressive tax could cost IL economy $5.5 billion, 34,500 jobs in first year

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.

Progressive income tax on the horizon

Think tank introduces tax hike calculator to help Illinoisans figure out how much their state income taxes would increase under progressive tax proposal.

Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman: Statement on budget address

The state's existing balanced budget requirement isn't stopping politicians from growing spending and mortgaging away Illinoisans' futures year after year

Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman: Statement on call for investigation

“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...

Illinois needs spending cap, budget certainty: Illinois Policy Institute

Think tank introduces plan to stave off tax hikes by limiting growth in government spending to economic growth 

Illinois’ low unemployment rate stems from record labor drop-off

Growing divide between the employment picture in the Chicago area and the rest of the state