Tivas Gupta, Illinois Policy Institute News
Illinois one of 11 states that lets departing lawmakers immediately become lobbyists
“Revolving door” laws are intended to stop state lawmakers from getting private jobs after granting political favors. Illinois is one of the few states that does little to curb the practice.
Poll: Nearly half of Illinois voters view progressive tax as ‘blank check’ for state lawmakers
Recent polling shows many Illinoisans would not trust state lawmakers with expanded taxing authority under a progressive income tax system.