“I have continued to work with the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability over the years on everything from education policy to pension funding and tax reform, because I have found that their policy analysis and recommendations are consistently sound, their research is consistently accurate, and they help communicate complex issues in user-friendly formats that appeal to a broad ideological spectrum.”

"CTBA’s work may appear complicated, but their staff ensures that the narrative connected to the data is easily understood. I’m a huge fan and ardent champion of the positive contributions CTBA has made to the state and the nation. CTBA makes topics like taxes, pensions, and budgets connect with my constituents.”

“CTBA, under Ralph Martire’s leadership, is a trusted source for thorough budget analysis, historical and contextual considerations, as well as thought partnership with designing solutions. For legislators who have volumes of information coming at them in breakneck speed, CTBA readily makes information accessible, digestible and most importantly, actionable.”

“I have always valued the work of CTBA. Their bipartisan approach offers a unique look at the fiscal issues of the state of Illinois. CTBA’s work on the new evidenced-based model for school funding was paramount and vital to its success.  Your continued support will ensure their ability to provide much needed information to legislators, such as myself.”

“Advocacy work to support quality public education is important work.  It is essential to have thoughtful and accurate data and persuasive arguments to make the case, as well as fierce and relentless partners to accomplish our shared objectives.  Ralph and the CTBA Team have provided critical support and data for many years.  We are grateful for their efforts.”

“The reasons I work with the CTBA are simple: the organization’s research is always timely, on point, and accurate; the organization vets its analysis to ensure it is credible and evidence based; and the organization is willing to take on difficult, long-term and complex policy issues—like education funding and structural racism–in a manner that resonates with divergent world views.” 

“I am incredibly grateful for the timely and trusted work provided by the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability. The research is always accurate, credible and evidence based. CTBA provides a nonpartisan perspective when it comes to tackling long-term policy reforms, such as education, health care, and economics, which help us address racial injustice with cold, hard facts.”