10.18.04
This report analyzes the potential financial impact if Illinois were to come into compliance with the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement. It projects both potential revenue increases from taxing...
10.18.04
This report analyzes the potential financial impact if Illinois were to come into compliance with the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement. It projects both potential revenue increases from taxing...
09.24.04
The Civic Federation supported the Tollway's plan to rebuild the toll road system and construct an I-355 south extension by raising tolls for trucks and non-I-PASS users. Unlike past proposals,...
08.01.04
This issue brief provides a "plain English" description of how GASB 34 has increased transparency in government financial reporting. It is illustrated with examples from the City of Chicago's...
07.30.04
The Civic Federation supported the rejection of any broad-based tax increases but opposed the proposal to reduce pension funding by $310 million and extend payment of that amount over a 41-year...
05.25.04
Civic Federation President Laurence Msall is a member of the Governor's 2004 Pension Commission. The Civic Federation opposes the pension funding options recommended in the Commision's Interim...
05.03.04
The Civic Federation supported the Governor's rejection of any broad-based tax increases but opposed the proposal to reduce pension funding by $527 million to balance the budget. It urged the...
05.03.04
The Civic Federation supported the Governor's rejection of any broad-based tax increases but opposed the proposal to reduce pension funding by $527 million to balance the budget. It urged the...
04.13.04
The Civic Federation supported some of the resolutions before the Northeastern Illinois Regional Transportation Task Force. It urged the Task Force to consider the criteria of sound fiscal policy...