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Gov. Quinn wants to bypass lawmakers to set up ObamaCare exchange
Gov. Quinn wants to bypass lawmakers to set up ObamaCare exchange
The legislature spent a year studying ObamaCare exchanges. Imagine their surprise, then, that Gov. Quinn is now saying he might bypass them altogether and set up an exchange through executive order.
Caterpillar sends break up letter to Illinois
Caterpillar sends break up letter to Illinois
"It's not you, it's your state's fiscal mess."
Say “no” to ObamaCare exchanges: Join us in Springfield for breakfast on Feb. 28
Say “no” to ObamaCare exchanges: Join us in Springfield for breakfast on Feb. 28
Featuring Cato and ALEC experts Michael Cannon and Christie Herrera.
School choice program reduces crime, saves taxpayers
School choice program reduces crime, saves taxpayers
A new study highlights the benefits of school choice programs outside the classroom. High-risk students who used vouchers were less likely to commit violent crimes. As a result, costs to society at large dramatically decreased.
Rebuttal to Gov. Quinn’s 2012 State of the State Address
Rebuttal to Gov. Quinn’s 2012 State of the State Address
by John Tillman Below, you will see a link to my brief response to Gov. Quinn’s 2012 State-of-the-State speech presented at noon today in Springfield. The overarching theme with the Governor’s speech is that Illinois is moving forward and is “back on course.” How does that square with the people of Illinois? Actually, 74% say the...
The tax hike: Permanent or temporary?
The tax hike: Permanent or temporary?
It's time for honest answers about Illinois' record income tax hike.
Wrong way, Illinois: Unemployment rate increased most in the nation in 2011
Wrong way, Illinois: Unemployment rate increased most in the nation in 2011
As Gov. Pat Quinn prepares for the State of the State address on Feb. 1, he will find it difficult to defend the state’s economic policies that have resulted in more unemployed Illinoisans in 2011. Almost a year after Illinois’ record income tax increase, the state’s unemployment woes contrast starkly with the slow but positive...
Do you have $1 million on hand?
Do you have $1 million on hand?
A new pension calculator allows individuals to see just how generous government employee pensions really are.
The verdict is in: The tax hike failed – 3 reasons why
The verdict is in: The tax hike failed – 3 reasons why
One year after Illinois’ Democratic leaders pushed through a record tax hike, the grades are in. The tax hike flunked. It failed to put Illinois on sound fiscal footing. It failed at restoring confidence in government’s ability to meet serious challenges head on. It failed to strengthen the state’s economy. It failed to create opportunity...
7 ways to help repeal the income tax hike
7 ways to help repeal the income tax hike
Enough is enough! If you want to join the battle to turn around the State of Illinois then here's 7 ways to help repeal the 2011 income tax hike in Illinois.
The 2012 election roadmap: Join us and Michael Barone on Jan. 12 for a cocktail hour discussion
The 2012 election roadmap: Join us and Michael Barone on Jan. 12 for a cocktail hour discussion
Michael Barone is a renowned and respected political historian who is at the forefront of American political coverage.
Illinois’ pensions are crowding out services
Illinois’ pensions are crowding out services
The expense of retirement benefits is overwhelming many areas of the state budget.
Pensions vs. schools: Chicago Public Schools
Pensions vs. schools: Chicago Public Schools
The problem Illinois is facing a fiscal crisis. The expense of retirement benefits is overwhelming many areas of the state budget. Lawmakers have known of this situation for years, but thus far have not adopted a comprehensive solution. The state faces an $85 billion unfunded liability to its pensions systems. It owes another $45 billion...