This week the General Assembly and Governor Quinn made clear to all taxpayers that they lack the courage to make the tough decisions. They opted instead, to approve borrowing schemes that places our state in more debt while providing themselves with one “Ribbon Cutting” ceremony after another…

This week the General Assembly and Governor Quinn made clear to all taxpayers that they lack the courage to make the tough decisions. They opted instead, to approve borrowing schemes that places our state in more debt while providing themselves with one “Ribbon Cutting” ceremony after another…

Champaign, Illinois
Sunday, July 5, 2009
12:00/2:00
West Side Park
400 W. University
Al Reynolds (organizer)
217-431-2124 (organizer phone)

Bloomington, Illinois
Saturday, July 4, 2009
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Old Courthouse (aka McLean County Museum)
200 N Main St
Jason (organizer)
2176219804 (organizer phone)
website: http://www.teapartybloom.blogspot.com/

Carbondale, Illinois
Saturday, July 4, 2009
11:00-1:00
Carbondale Town Square Pavilion
Town Square, Rt. 13 West
Jeff Trexler (organizer)
618-203-4406 (organizer phone)

As Governor Quinn and the four leaders debate the states budget, one proposed solution (House Bill 3189) is to adopt a so-called PAYGO provision into the state budget. PAYGO is a means of trying to achieve a balanced budget by insisting that any new spending be completely offset by either cutting other spending or by raising new revenue -- taxes. While PAYGO may seem like good policy, it’s really just an excuse to raise taxes.