Responsible Budget Coalition – The Responsible Budget Coalition (RBC) is a large and diverse coalition of more than 300 organizations concerned about state budget and tax issues.

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The Responsible Budget Coalition (RBC) is a large and diverse coalition of more than 300 organizations concerned about state budget and tax issues in Illinois. It includes organizations that serve children, families, veterans, seniors and people with disabilities; education groups concerned about early learning, K-12 and higher education; labor unions; faith-based and civic organizations; immigrant and refugee families; and many others. We are a non-partisan, trusted source of information on state budget and tax policy and a leader in the fight to pass a budget that chooses revenue over cuts to vital services.

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The Fair Tax Constitutional Amendment Should Not Lock the Lowest and Highest Marginal Income Tax Rates Together

A centerpiece of Governor JB Pritzker’s campaign was his support for amending Illinois’ State Constitution to allow a Fair Tax.

Let’s Reduce The Pressure On Property Taxes To Build Revenue

In Illinois, there has been a constant conversation around property taxes – it is important to know that there is a direct relationship between our income taxes and what we pay in property taxes.

What The Stopgap Spending Plan Means For Illinois Going Forward

By Dan Lesser — On June 30th, the General Assembly...

Responsible Budget Coalition Celebrates House Passage of Fair Tax Amendment

The Responsible Budget Coalition (RBC) and its more than 300 member organizations responded to today’s vote in the Illinois House of Representatives placing the fair tax amendment (SJRCA 1) on the November 2020 ballot.

Statement on the Passage of Fair Tax Amendment through House Revenue and Finance Committee

A fair tax will allow for higher rates for higher incomes and lower rates for lower incomes and help Illinois generate the revenue it needs for strong schools, quality services, and thriving communities.

Responsible Budget Coalition Calls for General Assembly to Put Fair Tax on the Ballot

The Responsible Budget Coalition and its more than 300 member organizations strongly support a fair tax with higher rates for higher incomes and lower rates for lower incomes.

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