The Tipping Point
The Tipping Point
Is America nearing the fiscal tipping point?
Institute on ABC Southern Illinois: State Barbers Make Big Bucks
Institute on ABC Southern Illinois: State Barbers Make Big Bucks
A new study released by the Illinois Policy Institute shows how much money you make doesn't depend on what you do for a living--it depends on who you work for.
The Disparity Between Public Sector and Statewide Salaries
The Disparity Between Public Sector and Statewide Salaries
Historically, public employees have faced a trade-off: lower wages than the private sector in exchange for job security and generous benefits. That trade-off, however, has been disappearing.
Mackinac Center Adjunct Scholar Comments on Public vs. Private Pay Study
Mackinac Center Adjunct Scholar Comments on Public vs. Private Pay Study
An adjunct scholar for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy responds to a recent study which concludes that state and local government workers receive lower compensation than private sector workers.
$1.5 Million in Wages at the Lieutenant Governor
$1.5 Million in Wages at the Lieutenant Governor
Does the Lieutenant Governor need a $1.5 per year work force?
Local Government Stretching Budgets? Opportunities for Saving Do Exist
Local Government Stretching Budgets? Opportunities for Saving Do Exist
Now more than ever, local governments across Illinois are experiencing significant declines in revenue sources, and because of this pressure, some are revaluating how they operate and discovering some unnecessary spending habits and stale routines.
2.1 Million, 34% of Tax Filers in Illinois Pay No Federal Income Tax
2.1 Million, 34% of Tax Filers in Illinois Pay No Federal Income Tax
by Brian Costin An interesting study from the Tax Foundation released earlier this week showed that 34% of Illinois citizens who filed a tax return paid no taxes on their income, slightly below the national average of 36%. 2.1 Million out of the state’s 6.1 million filers were able to reduce their income tax liability to...
Institute in the Chicago Sun-Times: Stop Pension Borrowing Plan
Institute in the Chicago Sun-Times: Stop Pension Borrowing Plan
The lack of leadership from elected officials in our state reared its ugly head again this week. Illinois will likely be stuck with another unbalanced budget, thanks in large part to two retiring GOP legislators.
Illinois Policy Institute Statement on the Springfield Borrowing Plan
Illinois Policy Institute Statement on the Springfield Borrowing Plan
Illinois will likely be stuck with another unbalanced budget this year, thanks in large part to two retiring Republican legislators.
Think Tank Questions Role of Three Players in State Budget Debacle
Think Tank Questions Role of Three Players in State Budget Debacle
Illinois Policy Institute highlights votes of Reps. Black, Biggins and Miller on misguided budget policy.
How ‘Bout Them Cuts?
How ‘Bout Them Cuts?
The Illinois House of Representatives fails to pass significant spending reforms.
Budget Battle Update: Borrow!
Budget Battle Update: Borrow!
The Illinois House of Representatives is considering plans to borrow our way out of the state's budget mess.
County Pay Raises during Tough Economic Times Send Taxpayers Wrong Message
County Pay Raises during Tough Economic Times Send Taxpayers Wrong Message
Illinois Policy Institute Calls on Rock Island board to rectify salary increase gaffe.
Making Work Pay
Making Work Pay
Is a tax bill that is 33 percent higher than usual inconsequential?