State of Illinois FY2019 Recommended Operating Budget: Analysis and Recommendations
Click here to read the full report. The Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability is not…
Click here to read the full report. The Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability is not…
The Civic Federation has long supported the development of a consensus revenue forecast for the State of Illinois.…
New monthly reports by the Illinois Comptroller’s Office provide the first detailed public information about interest penalties owed on…
In a recent post, this blog analyzed the potential impact on State of Illinois revenues from replacing the current flat income…
Of the 41 states with broad-based personal income taxes, Illinois is one of eight with a flat tax rate. The…
Amid concerns about renewed political stalemate in Springfield, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner on February 14, 2018 proposed a budget for the next fiscal year that…
After two years without a complete budget but with spending exceeding revenues, Illinois’ backlog of unpaid bills rose to…
Click here to read the full report. Prior to the release of the Governor’s annual budget recommendation, the Institute for Illinois’…
Illinois has grappled with a number of financial challenges over the last decade, including structural deficits, pension underfunding and a two year standoff without a budget. Now, some leaders and advocates have begun to demand renewed…
2018 Civic Federation Legislative Priorities The Civic Federation's legislative priorities for 2018 include…