Text of the fiscal year 2008 budget address given by Governor Rod Blagojevich on March 7, 2007 to spell out his fiscal priorities for the coming year. The speech proposed a "Tax Fairness Plan" to replace the corporate income tax with a Gross Receipts Tax. The governor's plan would use the additional revenue to fund education, healthcare, the state pension system, and strengthen infrastructure with capital improvements.
Press Release stating that the Illinois Board of Higher Education Director Judy Erwin praised the fiscal 2008 budget recommendation announced by Governor Rod Blagojevich.
PowerPoint presentation about the fiscal year 2008 budget priorities of Governor Rod Blagojevich for the coming year. The governor proposed a "Tax Fairness Plan" to replace the corporate income tax with a Gross Receipts Tax. The governor's plan would use the additional revenue to fund education, healthcare, the state pension system, and strengthen infrastructure with capital improvements.