Jim Tobin held a press conference today in Springfield, Il to expose the state revenue “crisis.” 12 members of the press were on hand, including, the local ABC tv affiliate channel 20, WGN Radio and the Illinois Radio Newtork. Jim exposed the reality of the state revenue “crisis” to show that state revenues continue to increase for the 6th consecutive year.
CHICAGO—The president of Illinois’ largest taxpayer organization today charged that State Comptroller Dan Hynes is attempting to drum up support for increases in state taxes by implying that revenues from the sales tax and corporate income have been decreasing. Hynes told the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times that these tax collections “will continue to decrease.” Read more →
