An editorial in the Chicago Tribune mentions the Institute's proposals as responsible and sensible ideas to solve the budget crisis facing the state.
Ready for new Illinois taxes on plastic grocery bags, music downloads, and soda pop cans?
Look closely, very closely. The real score on Quinn's plan: $900 million in spending reductions vs. $3.5 billion in tax hikes.
Executive Vice President Kristina Rasmussen discusses Pension Reform for the State of Illinois.
Six good ideas for tackling the problem of spending beyond our means.
Governor Quinn is expected to sign a bill that would reduce pension benefits for new state employees. It's a start to scaling a big mountain.
The Village of Lindenhurst has cut 2 million dollars from its budget for next year.
A recorded message on one of the Comptroller's phone help lines warns that the state is currently processing vouchers within 140-145 business days.
An Wall Street Journal editorial highlights the baby steps Illinois is taking toward enacting public employee pension reform.
The WSJ calls the bill that recently passed out of the Illinois legislature and important first step toward fixing Illinois public pension funding problem.
Ireland shows the way.
The Illinois Policy Institute
Vendor wants payment upfront from Illinois state government.
Another taxpayer-funded study is telling us we need higher taxes on soda. No thanks.