As Illinois struggles with a $13 billion
deficit — one of the worst in the country — human services groups
and tax watchdog organizations pushed state lawmakers last week to
raise taxes. The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability released a
study that shows that human service organizations have been
underfunded by $4.4 billion since 2002.
Chicago Talks, 3/1/2010
In a report
released today, the Center on Tax and Budget Accountability (CTBA)
documented the effects of the state's waning support for human
services. Their conclusion: nonprofit agencies have been left to
cover a $4.4 billion shortfall over the past seven years and shed
54,000 human services jobs. Progress Illinois, 2/24/2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 -
Ralph Martire, Executive Director of the Center for Tax and
Budget Accountability, and Sen. Mattie Hunter say Illinois
already spends less on human services than most other
states. While Illinois has the 5th largest state budget, we
rank 43rd in human services spending. Illinois Channel,
2/24/2010
Center for Tax and Budget
Accountability executive director Ralph Martire addresses
the enormous scope of next year's state budget deficit, and
the need for comprehensive reform to raise revenue and make
taxes fairer. http://www.flickr.com/photos/abetterillinois/3969323834 Responsible Budget Coalition Kickoff Event
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