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Why out-migration is a concern for Illinois businesses

By Matt Paprocki
May 14, 2023 1:00 AM - We need to go to Plan B: a constitutional amendment to protect already-earned pension benefits and curb the growth in future costs.
High property taxes on business owners hurt more than pocketbooks

By Matt Paprocki
Apr 16, 2023 1:00 AM - The fact that people could lose their jobs not because of anything they did, but because of property taxes shows how burdensome Illinois' and Chicago's property taxes are for all their people, including business owners.
When an Illinois lawmaker tries to 'win' a tax, guess who loses?

Mar 19, 2023 1:00 AM - We hear a lot of talk about businesses leaving Illinois. But addressing the problems that cause them to leave? Not so much.
Taking fees from suburban visitors isn't a solution for Chicago

By Matt Paprocki
Feb 19, 2023 1:00 AM - Brandon Johnson, a candidate for Chicago mayor, recently unveiled his financial plan for the city. Johnson proposes raising $800 million in new revenue by making "the suburbs, airlines and ultrarich pay their fair share" for access to Chicago.
Illinois leaders should resolve to foster economic reform in 2023

Jan 22, 2023 1:00 AM - If there's a New Year's resolution the Illinois business community needs from its political leaders in 2023, it's this: Stop relying on short-term tricks to drive business growth and start acting on the need for long-term structural changes that attract businesses, encourage entrepreneurship and draw residents.
Why I'm thankful for Illinois' business owners this holiday season

By Matt Paprocki
Dec 25, 2022 1:00 AM - Today, I'd like to use it to thank all of you, the members of Illinois' business community, for driving and upholding the state's economy as it is today.
Solutions for Illinois' broken business climate

By Matt Paprocki
Nov 27, 2022 1:00 AM - Election season is over, but its effects on Illinois' beleaguered business community likely will remain unknown until well after the new Illinois General Assembly members are sworn in Jan. 11.
Matt Paprocki: Amendment 1 promises dismal future for Illinois' businesses

Oct 30, 2022 1:00 AM - A proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot would deliver on its election-season promise in a way no political candidate could -- but not for the better.
Proposed constitutional amendment would continue Illinois' destructive legacy

By Matt Paprocki
Oct 2, 2022 1:00 AM - So many times when we talk to business owners at the Illinois Policy Institute, we find they started their businesses for the same reason: to leave a legacy for future generations of their families. Speaking from a dad's perspective, I completely understand this motivation. We all want our children and future generations to have it better than we had it. We want to leave them a legacy they can be proud of.
Crystal ball shows poor outlook for American businesses under President Pritzker

By Matt Paprocki
Sep 4, 2022 1:00 AM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker's first term as governor and his actions towards business owners and economic growth in Illinois offer the best indicators of how his policies might look at the national level. Looking into that crystal ball to see the future, the outlook for the nation and its business sector isn't good.

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