More Budget Reforms Coming to Cook County?
More Budget Reforms Coming to Cook County?
Newly elected Board President Toni Preckwinkle is saying and doing the right things when it comes to solving a budget crisis.
Budget Solutions 2012 in Sauk Valley Newspapers
Budget Solutions 2012 in Sauk Valley Newspapers
The Sauk Valley Newspapers editorial board encouraged Gov. Quinn to consider ideas from Budget Solutions 2012 in an editorial published March 15.
Budgeting from an Artificial High
Budgeting from an Artificial High
After a decade of increasing spending, in this years budget debate responsible spenders start off with their backs to the goal line.
Institute on WBBM: Collin Hitt on How Illinois Could Close It’s Budget Gap
Institute on WBBM: Collin Hitt on How Illinois Could Close It’s Budget Gap
Institute's Collin Hitt spoke on 780's-AM WBBM about Budget Solutions 2010
Budget Solutions 2012 on WMAY in Springfield
Budget Solutions 2012 on WMAY in Springfield
Institute CEO John Tillman spoke on 970-AM WMAY about Budget Solutions 2012, a balanced, line-by-line alternative to the budget proposed by Gov. Quinn.
Quinn Spokesperson Wrong About Budget Cuts
Quinn Spokesperson Wrong About Budget Cuts
The Institute responds to an interview Quinn spokesperson Kelly Kraft gave Illinois Statehouse News.
Amazon Tax Passes, Jobs Flee
Amazon Tax Passes, Jobs Flee
"It's a shame we have to consider leaving our longtime home in Illinois, but we will do what is best for our business."
PRESS RELEASE: Institute Offers the Suggestions Quinn Says He’s Waiting For
PRESS RELEASE: Institute Offers the Suggestions Quinn Says He’s Waiting For
Illinois is in a fiscal abyss, and without stringent reforms the state will continue failing. Thats why the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute has proposed Budget Solutions 2012"...
Budget Solutions 2012 on WLS with Don Wade & Roma
Budget Solutions 2012 on WLS with Don Wade & Roma
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman discussed Budget Solutions 2012 with morning hosts Don Wade & Roma on WLS 890-AM.
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.