Medicaid reform package breaks promises to taxpayers

05/25/2012

Lawmakers pushed an overall Medicaid reform package that fails to live up to the promises made to taxpayers.

See what they’re saying about the Institute’s Medicaid plan

05/22/2012

Since Monday morning, the Institute's plan has been in the news more than 30 times all across the state.

Where is the leadership?

05/18/2012

Every now and then you find out whether leaders and legislators are truly for reform or whether they simply use the concept to advance electoral imperatives. The upcoming votes on Medicaid, pensions and the state budget will be illuminating. Things are moving quickly in Springfield, and the most urgent issue on deck is Medicaid. Leadership...

Mark Zandi and CTBA trying to pull Keynesian rabbit out of hat

By Lawrence McQuillan

05/09/2012

The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability (CTBA) wants taxes raised on hard-working Illinoisans by at least $2.4 billion annually through a progressive personal income tax, which taxes individual income at ever-higher marginal tax rates. Currently, Illinois has a flat 5 percent income tax. In a recent report, the CTBA argues for this tax hike by...

On policy and political competition

04/12/2012

Commentary from John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute.

Daily Must Reads for the week of Feb. 27.

03/02/2012

Must Reads for the week of Feb. 27

Rebuttal to Gov. Quinn’s 2012 State of the State Address

02/01/2012

by John Tillman Below, you will see a link to my brief response to Gov. Quinn’s 2012 State-of-the-State speech presented at noon today in Springfield. The overarching theme with the Governor’s speech is that Illinois is moving forward and is “back on course.” How does that square with the people of Illinois? Actually, 74% say the...

The verdict is in: The tax hike failed – 3 reasons why

01/12/2012

One year after Illinois’ Democratic leaders pushed through a record tax hike, the grades are in. The tax hike flunked. It failed to put Illinois on sound fiscal footing. It failed at restoring confidence in government’s ability to meet serious challenges head on. It failed to strengthen the state’s economy. It failed to create opportunity...

Daily Must Reads for the week of January 2

01/06/2012

Suggested reading for the week of January 2.

Durbin can’t have it both ways

12/21/2011

by Kristina Rasmussen U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D) is hitting the media circuit raising concerns about stalled efforts to extend a temporary payroll tax holiday, warning that without action Illinois families will see their paychecks shrink: “A hundred and sixty million workers across America, 12 days from now, will see their payroll tax go up,” said Senator...

Democratic Party

Medicaid reform package breaks promises to taxpayers

See what they’re saying about the Institute’s Medicaid plan

Where is the leadership?

Mark Zandi and CTBA trying to pull Keynesian rabbit out of hat

On policy and political competition

Daily Must Reads for the week of Feb. 27.

Rebuttal to Gov. Quinn’s 2012 State of the State Address

The verdict is in: The tax hike failed – 3 reasons why

Daily Must Reads for the week of January 2

Durbin can’t have it both ways

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students