Poor policy decisions continue to sap Illinois’ economic activity

02/28/2013

In the game of state competitiveness, Illinois lags the nation. Poor policy decisions continue to sap economic activity and ruin opportunities for businesses operating in Illinois.

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Proponents of progressive tax say rates can be decided later

01/31/2013

State Rep. Naomi Jakobsson, D-Urbana, recently proposed to implement another income tax hike in Illinois is gaining interest across the state. A progressive income tax increases taxes on individuals more as they make more money.

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Businesses could face higher rates with progressive tax

12/31/2012

Learn more about the disadvantages of a progressive income tax.

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FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

Illinois students could soon benefit from scholarship money to help them find a tutor, attend ACT or SAT prep sessions, pay tuition, get special education services or assist with other academic needs. That will happen in Illinois only if Gov. J.B. Pritzker lets the state’s schoolchildren benefit from the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, established...

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Poor policy decisions continue to sap Illinois’ economic activity

Proponents of progressive tax say rates can be decided later

Businesses could face higher rates with progressive tax

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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