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
Institute in Decatur Herald and Review
Institute in Decatur Herald and Review
The Decatur Herald and Review published wrote about the Illinois Policy Institute's "Transparency Checklist" in an editorial about Sunshine Week.
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.
A Second Chance
A Second Chance
Last year, a bill aimed at giving families in the worst performing Chicago schools a better opportunity failed in the Illinois House. This year, its back.
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."
School District 86 Makes Excuses on Transparency
School District 86 Makes Excuses on Transparency
In a democracy it is especially important that citizens have access to information so they can actively participate in government and make good choices on Election Day.
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"...
Video: Government Union Collective Bargaining 101
Video: Government Union Collective Bargaining 101
Why is it that collective bargaining for public employee unions inevitably leave taxpayers with the short end of the stick?
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.
Springfield School Board Pays $125,000 Premium to Contract with Union Vendor
Springfield School Board Pays $125,000 Premium to Contract with Union Vendor
The Springfield School Board did not choose the lowest bidder to install a geothermal wellfield, which cost taxpayers an additional $125,000.
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.