Moody’s: New taxes could accelerate Illinois exodus
Moody’s: New taxes could accelerate Illinois exodus
Ahead of Gov. Pritzker’s first budget address, one of the “big three” credit rating services warned the new governor against raising taxes.
Statewide $15 minimum wage hike clears Illinois Senate, advances to House
Statewide $15 minimum wage hike clears Illinois Senate, advances to House
As Pritzker’s minimum wage bill advances to the House, the new administration’s first major victory may come with a $1.1 billion price tag, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.
Make no mistake, a progressive tax is a tax hike on you
Make no mistake, a progressive tax is a tax hike on you
Political promises aren’t much protection for middle class pocketbooks.
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could hike taxes on typical Kane County family by nearly $900
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could hike taxes on typical Kane County family by nearly $900
While progressive tax proponents champion the measure as a “tax on the rich,” middle-income families in Kane County could see a significant tax hike under the income tax models praised by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could hike taxes on typical Arlington Heights family by up to $2,200
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could hike taxes on typical Arlington Heights family by up to $2,200
While progressive tax proponents champion the measure as a “tax on the rich,” middle-income families in Arlington Heights would see a massive tax hike under the income tax models praised by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Progressive tax snake oil
Progressive tax snake oil
$15 minimum wage hike to cost Illinois taxpayers $1.1B
$15 minimum wage hike to cost Illinois taxpayers $1.1B
As Pritzker’s minimum wage bill advances to the Senate floor for a vote, the new administration’s first major victory would come with a $1.1 billion price tag, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.
House bill would lower all Illinois property tax levies by 10 percent
House bill would lower all Illinois property tax levies by 10 percent
The proposal would lower all local governments’ property tax levies by 10 percent and then freeze them in Illinois. Any future increase would require voter approval.
Pilot program for medical marijuana as alternative to opioids goes into effect
Pilot program for medical marijuana as alternative to opioids goes into effect
The Opioid Alternative Pilot Program launched Jan. 31, giving more Illinoisans the option to treat pain with medical marijuana in place of opioids.
Bipartisan township consolidation bill reintroduced in Springfield
Bipartisan township consolidation bill reintroduced in Springfield
Former Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the bill before leaving office, but bipartisan support in the General Assembly may send it back to the governor’s desk.
Budget Solutions 2020: A 5-year plan to balance Illinois’ budget, pay off debt and cut taxes
Budget Solutions 2020: A 5-year plan to balance Illinois’ budget, pay off debt and cut taxes
Gov. J.B. Pritzker inherited a $2.8 billion budget deficit the moment he stepped into office. Next year, that deficit is projected to be $3.4 billion1. It’s the same story every budget season. But Illinois’ budget crises could be a thing of the past if the state would adopt pension reform, right-size its union contracts and...
Pritzker “fair” tax could hike taxes over $1,300 on typical Edwardsville family
Pritzker “fair” tax could hike taxes over $1,300 on typical Edwardsville family
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is arguing that Illinois should adopt income tax rates similar to neighboring Wisconsin and Iowa as a way to be more “competitive,” even though adopting those rates would mean tax hikes for middle-income families.
Pritzker ‘fair’ tax could cost typical Northbrook family more than $3,000
Pritzker ‘fair’ tax could cost typical Northbrook family more than $3,000
Illinois 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.
Teachers’ unions spend millions on hotels, airlines and catering – but don’t tell members why
Teachers’ unions spend millions on hotels, airlines and catering – but don’t tell members why
NEA and AFT racked up millions of dollars in travel and catering expenses. Their reporting documents don’t always explain the intent, including why a cruise line received union money.