Government
Graduated income tax is bad news for businesses, think tank researcher says
Illinois Policy: Graduated income tax is bad news for businesses
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Business
DuPage County lost nearly 1,000 manufacturing jobs in 2019; COVID-19 and Pritzker's progressive tax expected to increase losses
Illinois lost more than 130,000 manufacturing sector jobs in 2019, and in DuPage County alone that amounts to 956 jobs. This was before the novel coronavirus hit but, according to the Illinois Policy Institute, this was still the nation's third worst decline in payrolls for the manufacturing industry – behind only Idaho and South Dakota.
Business
DuPage County could lose 7,700+ jobs due to Pritzker's tax plan, Illinois Policy Institute says
Conservative activist Cynthia Hopkins argues the devil is in the details when it comes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax proposal.
Business
Ives says red-light cameras were nothing but 'a money grab and not about safety'
As the simmering red-light camera debate still plays out, Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has arrived at just one conclusion.
Government
Progressive tax could lead to loss of an estimated 4,000 jobs in DuPage County, 56,000 statewide, group says
In his Jan. 29 State of the State address, Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a move from a flat tax rate to a progressive one, which would require a change to the state’s constitution . He also touts an agenda that makes fiscal stability a priority.
Business
Pritzker's 'fair tax' would cost typical DuPage family $3,500 and the state 286,000 jobs, report says
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed so-called "fair tax" plan, which he claims will cut taxes for 97 percent of state residents, will cost the typical DuPage County family about $3,500 and not resolve the state's fiscal issues, according to an Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report.
Schools
Dupage County educators oppose Illinois school efficiency bill
More than 130 Illinois public school administrators who signed witness slips in opposition to a bipartisan bill that aims to consolidate Illinois school districts make six-figure salaries, according to an analysis compiled this week.
Government
Mistreating small businesses, Rep. Grant says, bites the hand that feeds Illinois' job creation
Republican state Rep. Amy Grant (Wheaton) argues that small business owners in her 41st District and across the state of Illinois deserve better than what they are currently getting from Springfield.
Government
Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage
If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.
Business
Now is the time for pension reform, Khouri says
Tonia Khouri thinks the reasons Illinois is in such desperate need for pension reform are almost too many to count.
Real Estate
Illinois can't heal itself, doctor says in run for House seat
Dr. Jay Kinzler made up his mind to run for a House seat after watching friends and families suffer under Illinois' tax burden.
Business
Rauner changes communication staff as part of rebranding
Gov. Bruce Rauner recently added several key communication personnel to his team, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.
Government
Policy institute exec joins Rauner in crusade to save taxpayers
Gov. Bruce Rauner is bringing in a "champion" to fight for Illinoisans.
Business
Rauner replaces Chief of Staff Goldberg with Illinois Policy's Rasmussen
Gov. Bruce Rauner has fired his Chief of Staff Richard Goldberg and replaced him with Illinois Policy Institute President Kristina Rasmussen.
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Business
Illinois held down by economic, moral decay, analyst says
While every state around it continues to grow in population and prosperity, Illinois keeps shrinking under the strain of higher taxes and more regulations, Michael Lucci, vice president of policy for the Illinois Policy Institute, said in an article on the institute's website.