What Illinois lawmakers need to know about a minimum-wage increase
What Illinois lawmakers need to know about a minimum-wage increase
The Illinois General Assembly is currently considering a dramatic increase in the state’s minimum wage.
States on the move: 401(k)-style pension reform in Utah
States on the move: 401(k)-style pension reform in Utah
Utah’s pension funds had a 50 percent chance of becoming insolvent by 2028 prior to the state’s reform plan. The chance dropped to 10 percent after the state greatly improved the solvency of its pension funds with 401(k)-style reforms.
Why Illinois should forgo state-based health exchange
Why Illinois should forgo state-based health exchange
A new Illinois Policy Institute report lays out the many reasons why a state-based exchange is not only unnecessary, but also harmful to the state.
4 Illinois municipalities earn Sunshine award, multiple municipalities fail government transparency audit
4 Illinois municipalities earn Sunshine award, multiple municipalities fail government transparency audit
Wilmette is a fantastic example of a community going above and beyond to promote online transparency for citizens.
Quote of the day, November 19
Quote of the day, November 19
Proposed law would force parents to attend union-led ‘training’
Proposed law would force parents to attend union-led ‘training’
Union recruiters have been relentless in making sure that caregivers get to hear the union’s pitch.
Budgeting for tax relief: Rauner’s balancing act begins with fiscal year 2015
Budgeting for tax relief: Rauner’s balancing act begins with fiscal year 2015
Fiscal year 2015 will be a key to future budget success. Is the governor-elect up to the task?
Quote of the day, November 18
Quote of the day, November 18
Illinois’ pension debt balloons to $111 billion
Illinois’ pension debt balloons to $111 billion
With a mere 39 cents on hand for every dollar needed to pay for future benefits, the state would need a three-year government shutdown just to break even.
Quote of the day, November 17
Quote of the day, November 17
A tax plan for growth: tax taking, not making
A tax plan for growth: tax taking, not making
Illinoisans should only be taxed when they spend their money, not when they earn it.
Misguided Uber restrictions are back from the dead
Misguided Uber restrictions are back from the dead
Regulation doesn’t guarantee safety or quality; competition does.
Quote of the day, November 16
Quote of the day, November 16
Quote of the day, November 15
Quote of the day, November 15