Abstract While it was previously argued that gradual income taxation did not decrease population growth in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, some still remain fixated that graduated income taxation will result in an outmigration of individuals to other states. This brief study analyzes population growth for each state from 2010 to 2019 and then seeks toContinue reading “Analyzing State Population Growth Among Various Income Tax Structures”
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Back-to-School Angst During COVID-19
By: Elyse Hoffenberg Contributing Writer Lately, every time I bump into an acquaintance or friend, the question inevitably arises, “will you send your kids back to school or will they remote learn?” It is an issue weighing on every parent’s and even some grandparents’ minds. For me, the question is particularly worrisome and distressing asContinue reading “Back-to-School Angst During COVID-19”
A Contemporary Solution to Help Expand Voting Access in Illinois
By: Quinn Newman Topic: Online Voting Issue: Expanding Voting Access During COVID-19 Problem: The spread of COVID-19 in Illinois has many concerned about the structure and process of the November election. Considering the dangers of in-person voting for a majority of the population, alternative measures need to be pursued. Voting by mail could be a potentialContinue reading “A Contemporary Solution to Help Expand Voting Access in Illinois”
Dissecting Illinois’ Public Pension Issue: Part I
The State of Illinois has accumulated roughly $137 billion in public pension debt at the end of 2019. This is money owed to state employees who have retired as a severance to their public service and work. The massive amount of debt is an issue because as the underfunded liabilities grow, it will continue toContinue reading “Dissecting Illinois’ Public Pension Issue: Part I”
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