Mandating more reasonable spending growth is the first step in a journey back to solvency for Illinois. The cap provides certainty today for a more responsible state government tomorrow.

TAGS: Allen Skillicorn, balanced budget requirement, Bruce Rauner, budget, John Cullerton, Mike Madigan, spending, spending cap, Tom Cullerton

Proposed bill would prohibit unfunded mandates, require revenue for all discretionary spending

By Vincent Caruso

01/24/2018

The Taxpayer Fiscal Charter Act would demand funding transparency before spending bills make their way out of Springfield.

TAGS: balanced budget requirement, budget, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, spending, taxes

Christmas wish list: 12 gifts for Illinois taxpayers in 2018

By Vincent Caruso

12/22/2017

After a punishing 2017, Illinoisans are in dire need of reform from Springfield.

TAGS: balanced budget requirement, gerrymandering, higher education, income tax, Mike Madigan, pensions, property taxes, term limits, TIF: Tax Increment Financing, unions

Illinois’ new budget already has $1.7B hole despite largest permanent tax hike in state history

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

10/14/2017

Every budget through 2023 will likely be unbalanced as well.

TAGS: balanced budget requirement, budget, credit rating, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, income tax, Moody's Investor Service, taxes, unpaid bills

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