State Chapter: Illinois

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State Press Releases

By Adam Brandon on January 14, 2009

Help Fight Higher Taxes in Illinois

With all of the political drama in Illinois these days, it might be easy to forget the real fiscal problems the state is facing.  The state’s budget deficit is projected to be $2.5 billion with an additional $4 billion in unpaid bills. But Illinois is by no means alone in this problem.  Like many other states across the country, spending has been skyrocketing at an unsustainable pace and now, with its pockets empty, the state government is looking to taxpayers for a handout.

State News

By Web Team on January 18, 2007

A Brief Primer for Illinois and National Republican Elected Officials

Dan Patlak submits his ideas in a thoughtful essay on how the GOP can regain popular support . . .

Brands are important. Many companies stake their existence on their brand. In order for a brand to benefit its owners it must mean something and elicit a particular set of thoughts and feelings from the public. There are many examples that illustrate this point: