Quinn Pledges to Raise Illinois Taxes 33%
From Governor Pat Quinn
Illinois desperately needs more revenue in order to fund vital services like education. Without new revenue, thousands of teachers will be laid off; schools will become over-crowded; and college tuition levels will increase dramatically.
Governor Quinn challenged lawmakers to pass a 1 percent income tax surcharge to support education. The surcharge will help restore educational funding, while also enabling the state to get caught up on the millions of dollars owed to public schools, community colleges and universities.
“We can’t afford to deny reality or delay action any longer. We don’t have time for any more partisan battles, parliamentary maneuvers or political expediency,” said Governor Quinn. “As we tackle this budget, let’s remember: We are fighting for our children, our communities, and the future of our state.”
How come working people are always asked to give back with layoffs, furlough days, no pay increases, pension reductions, tax increases, late payments to vendors, etc., but there is NEVER a decrease in the amount of benefits paid to recipients of LINK Card, WIC Voucher, Section 8 Rent Voucher, etc. ?
If everyone that works has to make do with less, why can’t these people do the same ?
Even if it is just a 5% cut – taking a LINK monthly benefit allotment from $600 to $570 for the 600,000 families on LINK would save $18,000,000 per month or $216,000,000 per year.
I think those families could tighten their belts to the extent of $30 per month by laying off of the Flaming Hot Chips, grape soda pop and chicken wings alone.
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