Editorial: Pritzker’s graduated tax follies: He opened his wallet but closed his ears – Chicago Tribune

"If Springfield is freed from the constitutional constraints of a flat tax rate, soon enough middle-class earners also will get hit with a rate increase. That’s because lawmakers find it easier to hike taxes than cut spending, reduce regulatory burdens or take other actions to encourage employers to stay in Illinois, invest and grow the economy."

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