NTUI’s Rockford Press Conference Attended By All 4 Rockford TV Networks
Rockford – NTUI President Jim Tobin held a press conference in Rockford on April 28, 2009 to oppose Gov. Quinn’s tax increases. The Conference was covered by all 4 Rockford TV networks. Later, Tobin gave a 1 hour interview with WNTA Live Talk Radio Rockford, [...]
Jim Tobin on Fox TV News Chicago
Jim Tobin appeared on Fox TV News Chicago last night at 9 PM to oppose Cook County Assessor James Houlihan’s proposed 42% state income tax hike, as well as his proposed new statewide sales tax on food and services, e.g. haircuts, beauticians, auto repair, etc. Houlihan’s proposal would also remove the 5% property tax [...]
Greedy Teachers Union Must Be Opposed
As a public school teacher, I find myself increasingly angry and disgusted with the greedy union that controls my school and most other suburban public schools. While Illinois’ unemployment rate soars, household budgets tighten and mortgage foreclosures increase, the union is calling for more pain for the taxpayer.
ITEF Comment – Volume 15, Issue 10
TOTAL STATE REVENUES DIP MODESTLY IN FY2009 By Jim Tobin For the first time in six years, since ITEF began tracking state revenue, total Illinois state revenue is down from the previous year, according to data from the Illinois Comptroller’s website. Total tax revenue for the first 9 months of FY 2009 decreased $742 million, [...]
ITEF Comment – Volume XV, Issue 9
TAX FREEDOM DAY ARRIVES ON APRIL 13 THIS YEAR By Dennis Constant Tax Freedom Day, the day when taxpayers will have earned enough money to pay this year’s tax obligations at the federal, state and local levels, will arrive on April 13 this year, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation in Washington, DC.
Orland Park Tax Protest
Shown in the photo are Palatine Mayor Rita Mullins, syndicated radio host Ray Hanania, and Jim Tobin
How To Reduce Illinois’ Retiree Health Insurance Problem and Prevent Further Fiscal Gaps
The unfunded portion of Illinois retired state and local employees’ pension and health care funds now stands at $110 billion. That total can be reduced by $50 billion without raising the state income tax, according to Jim Tobin, President of National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI). In addition to the $11.5 billion the state [...]
Jim Tobin Interviewed by CLTV
Jim Tobin interviewed by CLTV concerning Governor Pat Quinn’s proposal to increase the personal income tax 50% and raise the corporate income tax from 7.3% to 9.7%.
