Quote of the day, June 10
Quote of the day, June 10
Prevailing wage gives 6-figure salaries to workers on public projects in DuPage County
Prevailing wage gives 6-figure salaries to workers on public projects in DuPage County
Illinois’ prevailing-wage law is crowding out funding for essential services in communities across the state.
Suspending state energy assistance opens door for reform in Illinois
Suspending state energy assistance opens door for reform in Illinois
With the right reforms, Illinois can provide energy assistance to people who need it without using scarce state dollars.
Quote of the day, June 9
Quote of the day, June 9
How effective record-sealing policy can help ex-offenders find employment and stay away from crime
How effective record-sealing policy can help ex-offenders find employment and stay away from crime
Careful sealing policies can help ex-offenders take control of their lives while protecting public safety.
Solving Illinois’ pension crisis
Solving Illinois’ pension crisis
Actuarial analysis offers options to transition to a defined-contribution retirement plan
Closing youth correctional facilities sets stage for necessary reform in Illinois
Closing youth correctional facilities sets stage for necessary reform in Illinois
The closure of certain juvenile-justice facilities in Illinois could be a positive development for public safety, especially if some of the savings are used to improve community-based services.
Most Illinois cities are shrinking, according to U.S. Census Bureau
Most Illinois cities are shrinking, according to U.S. Census Bureau
Illinois’ statewide out-migration crisis is backed up by city-level data.
Illinois House balks on real workers’ compensation reform
Illinois House balks on real workers’ compensation reform
Illinois’ economy remains hamstrung by a broken system.
Quote of the day, June 6
Quote of the day, June 6
Tweaking payments won’t solve Illinois’ pension crisis
Tweaking payments won’t solve Illinois’ pension crisis
Changing the repayment plan to one based on flawed assumptions and bad accounting does nothing to shield taxpayers from the risks of an imperfect system.
Budget Blame Game: Madigan vs. Rauner
Budget Blame Game: Madigan vs. Rauner
Quote of the day, June 5
Quote of the day, June 5
Saving CCP: Budget reforms preserve benefits for elderly residents in need
Saving CCP: Budget reforms preserve benefits for elderly residents in need
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent actions highlight the need for change in the Illinois Department of Aging’s largest program.