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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Ben Szalinski, Illinois Policy Institute News


Illinois' cell phone taxes are the highest in the nation

By Ben Szalinski, Illinois Policy Institute |
Illinoisans pay a combined 32.2% tax rate on their wireless service, tops in the U.S., thanks in part to 2017 legislation hiking 911 fees, which was backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Man who recorded Madigan, led Burke charges, pleads guilty

By Ben Szalinski, Illinois Policy Institute |
A Chinatown developer made the recording in 2014, which is still a piece to a lengthy federal investigation.

Sen. Terry Link latest 'Fair Tax' supporter to resign amid corruption charge

By Ben Szalinski, Illinois Policy Institute |
Five key supporters of the progressive tax in the Illinois General Assembly are facing corruption probes. Four have been charged. Three have resigned.