Next Wednesday, February 6, marks President Ronald Reagan’s 102nd birthday. In honor of this occasion, AFP-IL will host a series of events around the state featuring a special guest, Peggy Grande. Peggy served as President Reagan’s personal assistant for a decade during his post-presidency years. Arguably Illinois’ favorite son, no president has ever been a [...]
Last year, AFP-IL announced the Local Anti-Tax Initiative, an exciting new program to help taxpayers fight local governments’ attempts to raise taxes and increase debt. Through this program, AFP-Illinois is able to provide various forms of assistance* in defeating proposed local tax or debt increases. In the November 2012 election, AFP-IL targeted a dozen such referenda around [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Americans for Prosperity- Illinois Applauds DuPage County for Putting Taxpayers First in New Budget County government does not raise tax levy, while maintaining services Naperville- Americans for Prosperity- Illinois applauded the DuPage County Board Chairman, Dan Cronin, and DuPage County Board members for passing a budget that [...]
Illinois legislative paychecks add up to $15 million By Jake Griffin Salaries, stipends, allowances and mileage reimbursements for Illinois lawmakers combined to cost taxpayers nearly $15 million last year. That’s according to 2011 financial records for 169 current and 45 former legislators compiled by Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka’s office. Legislative paychecks Legislators tallied almost $15 [...]
Township assessors get $3,000 bonus for doing job right Performance stipend costs taxpayers $650,000 a year By Jake Griffin Nearly 900 township assessors and county assessment officials in Illinois are eligible for a $3,000 yearly bonus — just for doing their jobs right. The “performance stipend” costs taxpayers upward of $650,000 a year in a state [...]
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