Jim Tobin, A Friend Of Liberty (1945-2021)
May 2nd, 2022
UPDATE: It appears that the Governor has taken our advice. His new proposal for the capital spending bill would include diverting state sales taxes on gasoline into the spending program CHICAGO— The president of...
TOTAL STATE REVENUES UP FOR SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW CHICAGO- For the sixth year in a row, since ITEF began tracking state revenue, total Illinois state revenue is significantly up from the previous...
Total State Revenues Continue To Outpace Inflation CHICAGO- For the sixth year in a row, since ITEF began tracking state revenue, total Illinois state revenue is significantly up from the previous year, according to...
TAXPAYERS URGE LAWMAKRES TO CUT STATE GAS TAX BY 10¢ PER GALLON CHICAGO—The president of Illinois’ largest taxpayer group today sent a letter to every member of the Illinois General Assembly urging a 10¢...
CHICAGO—The president of Illinois’ largest taxpayer organization today denounced the tax-hike recommendations of pro-tax business groups that were sent in a letter to Governor Rod Blagojevich (D). The groups, which included the Civic Committee...
On May 27, 2008 Jim Tobin was interviewed by Chicagoland TV (CLTV) and Fox TV Chicago to discuss huge increases in total state revenue since 2003 and the 2,500 government pension millionaires.
Total State Revenues Climb For Sixth Year In A Row CHICAGO- For the sixth year in a row, since ITEF began tracking state revenue, total Illinois state revenue is significantly up from the previous...
Illinois State Revenue Analysis for Fiscal Year 2008 First 8 Months SPRINGFIELD- For the sixth year in a row, since ITEF began tracking state revenue, total Illinois state revenue is significantly up from the...
CHICAGO—The president of Illinois’ largest taxpayer organization urged taxpayers to call their state senators and ask that they vote “No” on Senate Bill 2288, sponsored by M. Maggie Crotty (D-19, Oak Forest), Michael Noland...
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...