Budget Solutions 2012 in Illinois Statehouse News
Budget Solutions 2012 in Illinois Statehouse News
Illinois Statehouse News wrote a story and produced a video about the Institute's Budget Solutions 2012, which was released March 8.
Competitive Grant Funding: An Innovative Approach to Program and Grant Budgeting
Competitive Grant Funding: An Innovative Approach to Program and Grant Budgeting
We propose that the state creates a $150 million pot of funds. Each of these relatively small programs and grants must compete for funding from the Competitive Grant Funding pot.
Budget Solutions 2012 in Crain’s Chicago Business
Budget Solutions 2012 in Crain’s Chicago Business
Crain's Chicago Business columnist Greg Hinz wrote about Budget Solutions 2012, the Institute's balanced alternative to Gov. Quinn's budget.
Institute on FOX Chicago: Don’t Tax Retirement Benefits
Institute on FOX Chicago: Don’t Tax Retirement Benefits
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman appeared on FOX Chicago on March 9 to discuss Senate President John Cullerton's suggestion that retirement income be taxed.
PRESS RELEASE: Think Tank Releases Alternative to Quinns Budget
PRESS RELEASE: Think Tank Releases Alternative to Quinns Budget
The nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute released today a balanced, line-by-line alternative to the budget proposed by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.
The Method Behind Budget Solutions 2012
The Method Behind Budget Solutions 2012
Budget Solutions 2012 is a balanced budget proposal that does not require budget gimmicks, tax increases or borrowing. It is an exercise in priority setting. The truth is that tax dollars cannot support state government at its current size.
Budget Solutions 2012: A Sustainable Path for Illinois
Budget Solutions 2012: A Sustainable Path for Illinois
Budget Solutions 2012 is an alternative budget that does not rely on the states recent tax hikes as a revenue source, does not include borrowing and has positive cash flow for fiscal year 2012.
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.
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.