The Check’s in the Mail
The Check’s in the Mail
Cartoon blogging featuring Scott Stantis.
Institute in the Chicago Tribune: Halfway to Nowhere
Institute in the Chicago Tribune: Halfway to Nowhere
An editorial in the Chicago Tribune mentions the Institute's proposals as responsible and sensible ideas to solve the budget crisis facing the state.
New Taxes on Plastic Bags, Music Downloads, and Soda Pop Cans?
New Taxes on Plastic Bags, Music Downloads, and Soda Pop Cans?
Ready for new Illinois taxes on plastic grocery bags, music downloads, and soda pop cans?
Quinn’s Fuzzy Budget Fix Numbers
Quinn’s Fuzzy Budget Fix Numbers
Look closely, very closely. The real score on Quinn's plan: $900 million in spending reductions vs. $3.5 billion in tax hikes.
Illinois Policy Institute Weekly Update from the Capitol
Illinois Policy Institute Weekly Update from the Capitol
Executive Vice President Kristina Rasmussen discusses Pension Reform for the State of Illinois.
The Taxpayer’s Fiscal Charter
The Taxpayer’s Fiscal Charter
Six good ideas for tackling the problem of spending beyond our means.
Pension Bill to be Signed Today
Pension Bill to be Signed Today
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.
Lindenhurst Cuts $2 Million from Budget
Lindenhurst Cuts $2 Million from Budget
The Village of Lindenhurst has cut 2 million dollars from its budget for next year.
State Pays Bills…Within 7 Months
State Pays Bills…Within 7 Months
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.
National Backlash Against Public Pensions
National Backlash Against Public Pensions
An Wall Street Journal editorial highlights the baby steps Illinois is taking toward enacting public employee pension reform.
Institute in the Wall Street Journal: In Praise of Illinois
Institute in the Wall Street Journal: In Praise of Illinois
The WSJ calls the bill that recently passed out of the Illinois legislature and important first step toward fixing Illinois public pension funding problem.
How To Cut “Government” Pay
How To Cut “Government” Pay
Ireland shows the way.
Budget Solutions 2011: Myth vs. Fact
Budget Solutions 2011: Myth vs. Fact
The Illinois Policy Institute
If Companies Won’t Do Business with Illinois, What’s Next?
If Companies Won’t Do Business with Illinois, What’s Next?
Vendor wants payment upfront from Illinois state government.