Chicago – Jim Tobin, President of National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI), spoke out today against HB1702, a bill currently awaiting approval in the state house, which would drastically increase the cost of Illinois’ already over-burdened pension system. Read more →
CHICAGO–The media is using incorrect figures in discussing funding of Illinois public schools, confusing both the public and itself, charged the president of Illinois’ largest taxpayer organization.
“For example, in a recent article, one writer said property taxes pay for approximately 68% of Illinois public school funding,” said Jim Tobin, President of National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI). “The same writer stated that the federal government’s share is ‘not significant.’” Read more →
CHICAGO–The president of Illinois’ largest taxpayer organization today asked State Senator John O. Jones (R-54, Mt. Vernon) to honor his Illinois Taxpayer Protection Pledge. Jim Tobin, President of National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI), accused Jones of attempting to walk away from his pledge. Read more →
