From the Illinois Policy Institute…
“Spend More…Tax Less”
That’s the prescription from departing White House economist Christina Romer, who makes a call for more stimulus projects in her farewell speech. We shouldn’t worry about massive deficits, she argued—despite unprecedented outlays of funds, she explained, “most actions should be paid for over time.” Comforting, right? You can watch a portion of her remarks by clicking here.
Say It Ain’t So
2011 could be a tough year…at least when it comes to your pocketbook. Politicians at the state and federal level are considering sizable tax hikes after the November elections. So how much will you owe? Check out our newest report, “Say It Ain’t So,” which details the amounts that families will have to fork over if the tax hikes come through. You can also listen to a here. You can also check out what other media outlets are saying Click here to find out if we’ll be in your neck of the woods in the coming month. Want to get involved? E-mail Brian Costin at bcostin@illinoispolicy.org.
Nanny of the Month
Jonathan Schoenakase wanted to keep drunk drivers off the streets of Quincy, Illinois, so he started offering “Courtesy Rides” to intoxicated bargoers. A great idea, right? The Quincy government didn’t think so. Reason TV covers this local saga in their latest “Nanny of the Month” installment.
What Can One Person Do?
Want to make an impact on Illinois politics while working on your home turf? Liberty Leader Nancy Thorner is proving that one person can make a difference. You can read about Nancy’s latest work to block a tax hike here.