Progressive income tax
Governor J.B. Pritzker proposes replacing Illinois' flat-rate income tax with one that taxes higher earners more. Thirty four other states use a progressive tax, but for Illinois to join them, voters would have to approve an amendment to the state constitution at the next general election.
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Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Illinois landed a balanced budget this year. But hold the phone. There’s more to it.
June 14, 2019
Illinois landed a balanced budget this year. But hold the phone. There’s more to it.
June 14, 2019

Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Progressive or punishing? Is Illinois’ proposed progressive tax as fair as other states?
June 9, 2019
Progressive or punishing? Is Illinois’ proposed progressive tax as fair as other states?
June 9, 2019

Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Putting a progressive income tax in perspective: The devil's in the details
May 27, 2019
Putting a progressive income tax in perspective: The devil's in the details
May 27, 2019

Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
How Illinois' income tax stacks up nationally for earners making $100K
May 8, 2019
How Illinois' income tax stacks up nationally for earners making $100K
May 8, 2019

Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Dark money group launches new TV ad attacking Pritzker’s tax plan
May 6, 2019
Dark money group launches new TV ad attacking Pritzker’s tax plan
Capitol Fax
May 6, 2019

Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Analysis: Nearly $4 million has been spent on progressive tax ads. Here's how the money's shaping the debate.
May 5, 2019
Analysis: Nearly $4 million has been spent on progressive tax ads. Here's how the money's shaping the debate.
May 5, 2019

Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Progressive income tax plan clears first hurdle
April 10, 2019
Progressive income tax plan clears first hurdle
Greg Bishop- Illinois New Network
April 10, 2019

Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
State Income Tax Constitutional Amendment Passes Senate Committee
April 10, 2019
State Income Tax Constitutional Amendment Passes Senate Committee
Jonah Meadows, Patch
April 10, 2019

Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
How Illinois' power brokers barred a progessive tax in 1970
March 24, 2019
How Illinois' power brokers barred a progessive tax in 1970
March 24, 2019
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