The Public vs. Private Pay Disparity
The Public vs. Private Pay Disparity
Last night the Institute's John O'Hara was on Beyond the Beltway where he discussed the disparity between pay for public and private workers.
What He Really Meant Pt. 4
What He Really Meant Pt. 4
Two weeks ago the Governor made his budget address, here is what he really said.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conferences Set for Tuesday
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conferences Set for Tuesday
The Illinois Policy Institute will release on Tuesday a balanced, line-by-line alternative to Gov. Quinns budget plan for fiscal year 2012.
Transparency Initiative Discovers $358,540 Superintendent Salary
Transparency Initiative Discovers $358,540 Superintendent Salary
Liberty Leader Nancy Thorner's transparency initiative in Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115 has led to questions about the Superintendent's salary
What He Really Meant Pt. 3
What He Really Meant Pt. 3
Two weeks ago the Governor made his budget address, here is what he really said.
Wanted: A Balanced Budget
Wanted: A Balanced Budget
Today the House Revenue Committee passed a proposal that will lower the FY12 revenue estimates by $759 million
What He Really Meant Pt. 2
What He Really Meant Pt. 2
Two weeks ago the Governor made his budget address, here is what he really meant.
Money in Politics and the New Class Warfare
Money in Politics and the New Class Warfare
While most other states in the union are tackling public employee pensions, cutting taxes and razing roadblocks to prosperity, Illinois remains the last bastion of fiscal foolishness.
What He Really Meant Pt. 1
What He Really Meant Pt. 1
Two weeks ago the Governor made his budget address, here is what he really said.
A Tale of Two Speeches
A Tale of Two Speeches
Madison and Springfield less than 300 miles apart, yet they couldn't be more different in their approaches to governing.
Pres. Obama Offers States ObamaCare “Flexibility”
Pres. Obama Offers States ObamaCare “Flexibility”
This week, Pres. Obama put his support behind a bill that will purportedly give states flexibility by allowing them to "opt-out" of certain ObamaCare provisions. But does it really provide the solution states are looking for?
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Union Fight Wages On
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Union Fight Wages On
The Institute's John O'Hara appeared on WTTW's Chicago Tonight to discuss the union battle in Wisconsin.
Know Your Income, Then Budget: The People of Illinois Deserve a Balanced State Budget They Can Afford
Know Your Income, Then Budget: The People of Illinois Deserve a Balanced State Budget They Can Afford
An honest budgeting process requires some idea of long-term revenue expectations. In the aftermath of record tax hikes passed earlier this year, one has to ask: will state lawmakers respect the sacrifices taxpayers are making and budget responsibly? Three separate state entities—the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Comptroller and the legislative...
Downers Grove, Willowbrook Take Top Scores in Transparency Audit
Downers Grove, Willowbrook Take Top Scores in Transparency Audit
Feb. 10, 2011 — The Downers Grove Park District and villages of Downers Grove and Willowbrook scored the highest of 16 public agencies recently evaluated in a government transparency audit. The audit was part of the Illinois Policy Institute’s Local Transparency Project and initiated by a local resident. Governments were graded on the availability of information to...