Plus 945: Why Quinn Doesn’t Fear Public Employee Unions

01/31/2011

While governors in New York and Wisconsin are stirring up much antagonism from state and local employees after making sizable cuts to stave off fiscal calamity, Illinois's Governor is adding hundreds to the state payroll.

Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation

By Brian Costin

01/31/2011

In Illinois over 20%, on average, of your phone bill is federal, state, and local taxes.

Institute on ABC 7 Chicago: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Tries to Woo Illinois Business

01/31/2011

Institute CEO, John Tillman, in a story on New Jersey Gov. Christie and his campaign to move businesses from Illinois to New Jersey.

Small Business Owners Make Plans to Leave Illinois

12/31/2010

A number of business owners have joined the over 2,400 who have signed our tax hike repeal petition and have stated their intention to leave Illinois or close their doors.

Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes

12/31/2010

A look at the top quotes surrounding the controversial tax hike legislation.

Mayor Daley Predicts Corporate Tax Hike Will Cause Businesses to Leave the State

12/31/2010

Late last night, the legislature passed personal and corporate income tax increases. Check out what Mayor Daley has to say about it.

Two Happiest People in the Wake of the Illinois Tax Frenzy

12/31/2010

Governors Scott Walker from Wisconsin and Mitch Daniels of Indiana are enthusiastic while Illinois reels from the tax hysteria that hit the state this morning.

Talking Points on the Impacts of Tax Hike

12/31/2010

The economy is bad and the states fiscal situation is worse. Lawmakers wouldnt have raised taxes unless they needed to, right? Wrong.

Leaving Illinois: An Exodus of People and Money

12/31/2010

Migration between the U.S. states is the ultimate expression of voting with your feet. People move for many reasons, but, when examined en masse, its clear that public policy significantly influences where people choose to live.

More States to Join Florida Health Care Lawsuit

12/31/2010

With an influx of new state officers this month, four states may soon be joining the multi-state lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of ObamaCare.

Wisconsin

Plus 945: Why Quinn Doesn’t Fear Public Employee Unions

Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation

Institute on ABC 7 Chicago: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Tries to Woo Illinois Business

Small Business Owners Make Plans to Leave Illinois

Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes

Mayor Daley Predicts Corporate Tax Hike Will Cause Businesses to Leave the State

Two Happiest People in the Wake of the Illinois Tax Frenzy

Talking Points on the Impacts of Tax Hike

Leaving Illinois: An Exodus of People and Money

More States to Join Florida Health Care Lawsuit

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

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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