Pritzker signs statewide $15 minimum wage into law
Pritzker signs statewide $15 minimum wage into law
Estimates from the governor’s office suggest the minimum wage increase will add $1.1 billion to the state payroll, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.
Costello stands with Illinois taxpayers, against progressive income tax
Costello stands with Illinois taxpayers, against progressive income tax
A progressive income tax structure in Illinois would mean tax hikes on the middle class. State Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Smithton, has joined the fight against a progressive tax hike in Illinois.
Pritzker’s first year deficit $440 million larger than expected because he plans to spend $440 million more
Pritzker’s first year deficit $440 million larger than expected because he plans to spend $440 million more
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said his first year deficit is $3.2 billion, but he intends to spend hundreds of millions more than planned under previous baseline budgeting.
1,179 bills became law last session – just 5% had a price tag
1,179 bills became law last session – just 5% had a price tag
Fiscal notes serve as price tags on bills in the General Assembly. Lawmakers’ habit of omitting them limits their ability to make well-informed decisions.
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Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could cost Gurnee families more than $1,500
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could cost Gurnee families more than $1,500
Gov. J.B. Pritzker claims his progressive income tax hike will only affect the rich. But Illinoisans making as little as $26,100 would see an income tax hike under rates Pritzker cited in his budget address.
Illinois state spending has grown nearly 50% faster than taxpayer incomes
Illinois state spending has grown nearly 50% faster than taxpayer incomes
A spending cap proposal filed by state Sen. Tom Cullerton, D-Villa Park, would ensure growth in government spending doesn’t exceed taxpayers’ ability to pay for it.
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could cost Grayslake families up to $1,500
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could cost Grayslake families up to $1,500
Gov. J.B. Pritzker claims his progressive income tax hike will only affect the rich. But Illinoisans making as little as $26,100 would see an income tax hike under rates Pritzker cited in his budget address.
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could cost Bloomingdale families up to $1,300
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could cost Bloomingdale families up to $1,300
Gov. J.B. Pritzker claims his progressive income tax will only affect the rich. But Illinoisans making as little as $26,100 would see an income tax hike under rates Pritzker cited in his budget address.
Repeating past mistakes: Pritzker proposes borrowing, stretching out payment ramp as pension solution
Repeating past mistakes: Pritzker proposes borrowing, stretching out payment ramp as pension solution
Trying to fix a massive pension deficit with more tax increases, deferring payments and gambling with taxpayer money is a recipe for failure.
Per-mile driving tax proposal introduced in Illinois House
Per-mile driving tax proposal introduced in Illinois House
New House bill would create a pilot program to test the feasibility of a per-mile driving tax.
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could cost Lombard families nearly $900
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could cost Lombard families nearly $900
Gov. J.B. Pritzker claims his progressive income tax hike will only affect the rich. But Illinoisans making as little as $26,100 would see an income tax hike under rates Pritzker cited in his budget address.
Printing company foresees robot in Indiana benefitting from Illinois $15 minimum wage
Printing company foresees robot in Indiana benefitting from Illinois $15 minimum wage
The owner of a growing book printing company faces a greater threat from out-of-state competitors thanks to lawmakers in his home state. Calls for a $15 minimum wage and progressive tax could hurt his workers and business in southern Illinois.
Statewide $15 minimum wage passes Illinois House, ready for Pritzker
Statewide $15 minimum wage passes Illinois House, ready for Pritzker
The Illinois House voted for a statewide $15 minimum wage – adding $1.1 billion to the state payroll, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.