Illinois Reaches Cost of Government Day (The Toll of Corruption)

Center for Fiscal Accountability ^ | 8/21/10 | Lauren Forbes

[Andrea19]

This year, the national Cost of Government Day fell on August 19th—meaning that Americans had to work 231 days to pay off the cost of government this year. But President Obama’s home state spent 234 days paying off the cost of government this year, which didn’t arrive until today, August 22nd.

Tied with Utah and Wyoming this year, Illinois ranks as 35th state to reach their Cost of Government Day. What’s worse, since 2003, residents have been subjected to an $8.49 billion tax hike; this equates to $657.12 for every citizen of the state...

[Andrea19]

It seems impressive almost that Illinois can beat the rest of the country in the high cost of government.

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[Centurion2000]

Good God that’s hoorendous

[ScottinVA]

Corruption in Illinois is celebrated. I’m surprised the Chicago Mayor-For-Life (who really runs that state anyway) hasn’t arranged for a state holiday honoring it.

[Busywhiskers]

Now we know why it is called the “Sucker State”.