Proposed fee on health-insurance plans can’t cover costs of a state-funded exchange
Proposed fee on health-insurance plans can’t cover costs of a state-funded exchange
Legislation being advanced by state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Chicago, would attempt to cover costs by charging a fee on every health-insurance plan sold through the state-funded health insurance exchange. This funding mechanism is likely to be insufficient. In fact, the new state tax on insurance plans may need to be three times the amount currently under consideration to truly cover administrative costs.
By Naomi Lopez Bauman
The wrong idea at the wrong time: 6 things you need to know about SB 2758
The wrong idea at the wrong time: 6 things you need to know about SB 2758
Senate Bill 2758 establishes a brand new governmental entity with a brand new governmental function: to establish and administer a “mostly mandatory” IRA retirement savings program for private-sector workers.
By Robert Steere
Ruling against ObamaCare IRS subsidies would save Illinoisans billions in penalty costs
Ruling against ObamaCare IRS subsidies would save Illinoisans billions in penalty costs
There is a silver lining should the Supreme Court rule against the ACA: Illinoisans would no longer be subject to an estimated $6.5 billion in IRS penalties.
By Naomi Lopez Bauman
Chicago, the state and the pension-law debate
Chicago, the state and the pension-law debate
Few options remain as Illinois governments confront budget-busting pension obligations.
By Robert Steere
Montgomery County superintendents consider sales-tax hike
Montgomery County superintendents consider sales-tax hike
Superintendents in Nokomis Community School District 22 are gearing up to push for a county-wide sales-tax hike.
By Brian Costin
Record 1.05 million Illinois households on food stamps this Thanksgiving
Record 1.05 million Illinois households on food stamps this Thanksgiving
More and more households becoming dependent on food stamps reveals the true impact of Illinois’ sputtering economy.
By Michael Lucci
5 reasons FOIA bill would crush government watchdogs in corrupt Illinois
5 reasons FOIA bill would crush government watchdogs in corrupt Illinois
HB 3796 would hamstring watchdogs in a state riddled with corruption. Lawmakers should let Quinn’s veto stand.
By Brian Costin
It’s time for taxpayers to stop paying for the Ex-Im Bank
It’s time for taxpayers to stop paying for the Ex-Im Bank
The average American pays $6,000 in subsidies to corporations every year, but that gigantic chunk of taxpayer change simply is not enough for some special interests.
By Bryant Jackson-Green