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MPC in Springfield: Our Plan for Prosperity
What does “livable” mean to you? It may be a small word, but it is a broad concept at the core of our work at MPC. Does livable mean you can afford the things you and your family need, including your rent or mortgage, daily travel, utilities, and food? Does it mean the resources and…
MPC in Springfield: 2010 legislative update
MPC has some unfinished legislative business in Springfield, which we’ll continue to work on this summer in anticipation of the fall veto session and next spring’s new General Assembly. But there was tangible progress, despite the state’s fiscal free-fall. Here’s a snapshot…
February Media Tips
  • Feb 26, 2010
MPC in Springfield: Cheap is good, free is better Good policy doesn’t have to be expensive – in fact, it can lead to cost savings – and MPC’s 2010 Springfield legislative agenda is proof. “We know the state’s fiscal situation is dire,” said MPC President…
Civic Federation calls for income tax hike, as state misses payments to transit agencies, universities
Today the business-oriented Civic Federation surprised many with a report calling for raising the Illinois income tax from 3 to 5 percent for individuals and from 4.8 to 6.4 percent for corporations and repealing the income tax exemption for federally taxed portions of retirement and Social…
MPC in Springfield: Solutions for a strong economy
Good policy doesn’t have to be expensive – in fact, it can lead to cost savings – and MPC’s 2010 Springfield legislative agenda is proof. This session, MPC is advocating for several bills that would improve state policies related to water supply planning, pedestrian safety,…
MPC in Springfield: Cheap is good, free is better
The Illinois General Assembly has some serious challenges to deal with this session – not least of which the more than $12 billion budget deficit threatening to hamstring state progress. While candidates and lawmakers talk about either new taxes or cuts as the potential solution, the reality…

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Since 1934, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has been dedicated to shaping a more sustainable and prosperous greater Chicago region. As an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, MPC serves communities and residents by developing, promoting and implementing solutions for sound regional growth. Read more about our work »

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