Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Illinois: Loses Most Jobs in the Nation


Policy Chart: Illinois Loses Most Jobs in the Nation - Illinois Policy Institute
It’s too early to know conclusively the full impact of the tax hikes on the Illinois economy. Nevertheless, Illinois’s employment numbers serve as a good reminder that public policies have dramatic consequences for the daily lives of Illinoisans. A combination of high taxes, overspending and red tape do nothing but chase away job creators and leave too many citizens without jobs.