Pritzker, Madigan pledge progressive income tax hike by May

By Vincent Caruso

02/22/2019

Pritzker’s first budget address exalted the graduated income tax as a solution to the state’s fiscal problems. Despite evidence to the contrary, the governor is urging state lawmakers to speedily advance the measure.

TAGS: income tax, JB Pritzker, Mike Madigan, outmigration, pensions, progressive income tax, taxes

DuPage County voters brake hard on per-mile driving tax

By Vincent Caruso

11/15/2018

Voters in DuPage County strongly oppose a per-mile driving tax – a measure Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker has floated in the past.

TAGS: DuPage County, John Cullerton, taxes, VMT: vehicle miles traveled

Illinois looks for leadership, but familiar faces remain

By Austin Berg

11/15/2018

It’s understandable that Illinoisans complain about longstanding “Democrat rule” in the state legislature. But the real problem might be more about personnel than partisanship.

TAGS: house rules, House Speaker, JB Pritzker, John Cullerton, Mike Madigan

Gas tax hike may be around the corner for Gov.-elect JB Pritzker

By Austin Berg

11/08/2018

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reportedly gunning for a transportation bill that could come with an increase in the gas tax.

TAGS: gas tax, JB Pritzker, sales tax, VMT: vehicle miles traveled

Madigan’s money: AFSCME spending trail reveals extensive and hidden political activity

By Mailee Smith, Joe Tabor

11/01/2018

AFSCME Council 31, its PAC and AFSCME headquarters are major political players, funneling millions of dollars every year to Democrats or self-proclaimed progressive organizations.

DuPage County voters to weigh in on per-mile driving tax

10/23/2018

Voters in DuPage County Nov. 6 will give their opinions on a vehicle miles tax, a policy gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Senate President John Cullerton have entertained.

TAGS: DuPage County, taxes, VMT: vehicle miles traveled

Is this the most toxic tax in Illinois politics?

By Austin Berg

09/13/2018

One wonders how many times an unpopular idea must be knocked down before it rises back from the dead. Especially when it means more money for the state. And especially in Illinois.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, John Cullerton, taxes, VMT: vehicle miles traveled

Will lawmakers push per-mile driving tax in Illinois?

By Chris Lentino

08/29/2018

Illinoisans already get hosed at the pump, but politicians are looking for new ways to soak drivers.

TAGS: John Cullerton, taxes, VMT: vehicle miles traveled

Tax hikes vs. reform: Why Illinois must amend its constitution to fix the pension crisis

By Adam Schuster

08/24/2018

Reforming future benefit growth via a constitutional amendment is the only way to ensure the retirement security of government workers, protect taxpayer budgets and fulfill the needs of Illinoisans reliant on core services.

30 years later: How Madigan kept the Cubs in the dark

08/08/2018

Thirty years ago Aug. 8, the Chicago Cubs played their first game under lights at Wrigley Field – after first battling Chicago politicians for the right to do so.

TAGS: Chicago, Chicago Cubs, Edward “Fast Eddie” Vrdolyak, ISFA: Illinois Sports Facility Authority, Madigan & Getzendanner, Mike Madigan, Tom Tunney

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Pritzker, Madigan pledge progressive income tax hike by May

DuPage County voters brake hard on per-mile driving tax

Illinois looks for leadership, but familiar faces remain

Gas tax hike may be around the corner for Gov.-elect JB Pritzker

Madigan’s money: AFSCME spending trail reveals extensive and hidden political activity

DuPage County voters to weigh in on per-mile driving tax

Is this the most toxic tax in Illinois politics?

Will lawmakers push per-mile driving tax in Illinois?

Tax hikes vs. reform: Why Illinois must amend its constitution to fix the pension crisis

30 years later: How Madigan kept the Cubs in the dark

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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