Illinois drives people out with taxes and a lack of opportunity… which makes the tax situation even worse – Wirepoints on WLS’ Ramblin Ray Show

Ted joined the Ray Stevens Show to talk about how the constant out-migration from Illinois has cost the state billions in income tax revenue over the years, why people-winning states like Florida are swimming in cash despite not taxing income, why Illinois continues to be a Democratic state despite a lack of progress, and more.

 

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Leaving Soon, just not soon enough
1 year ago

Public sector unions run the state, so what do you expect?

cynthia
1 year ago

The problem is blue leadership……..vote red for living well

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