Quote of the day, July 10
Quote of the day, July 10
4 important takeaways from Rauner commission’s initial report on criminal justice
4 important takeaways from Rauner commission’s initial report on criminal justice
The initial overview of plans to safely reduce Illinois’ prison population by 25 percent contains important lessons for policymakers.
New bill would suspend Illinois lawmaker pay during budget impasse
New bill would suspend Illinois lawmaker pay during budget impasse
It is wrong that the General Assembly doesn’t have to feel the impact of their actions when they are responsible for other Illinoisans not receiving paychecks.
Onslaught of Chicago debt downgrades continues
Onslaught of Chicago debt downgrades continues
The pension shortfall per Chicago household stands at $33,500 each.
Illinois’ fiscal health ranks worst in the nation
Illinois’ fiscal health ranks worst in the nation
A new study puts Illinois’ state finances in dead last among the 50 states.
Growth through tax hikes? Illinois tried it – and failed
Growth through tax hikes? Illinois tried it – and failed
Arguing that tax hikes are a precursor to growth and a flood of new residents is simply backward.
Illinois recession recovery: Still last in the US
Illinois recession recovery: Still last in the US
Those resilient enough to stay in the labor market are increasingly looking to other states for opportunity.
Rally around the flag
Rally around the flag
Smashing the status quo means respecting Illinoisans’ interests.
Who really deserves blame in Illinois’ budget impasse?
Who really deserves blame in Illinois’ budget impasse?
If nothing is getting done in the Capitol, voters should look first to those most capable of taking swift action: Madigan and his Democrat supermajority.
Quote of the day, July 9
Quote of the day, July 9
Border wars continue: Another Illinois manufacturer takes 500 well-paying jobs to Indiana
Border wars continue: Another Illinois manufacturer takes 500 well-paying jobs to Indiana
Policy pain points continue to kill blue-collar jobs in Illinois.
Quote of the day, July 8
Quote of the day, July 8
Cook County judge rules some state workers get minimum wage in absence of budget
Cook County judge rules some state workers get minimum wage in absence of budget
Figuring out who qualifies for the payments will be a logistical nightmare, according to the state comptroller’s office.
June brings warnings of 1,400 layoffs in Illinois
June brings warnings of 1,400 layoffs in Illinois
Janitorial, food-service and coal jobs are among the casualties of mass layoffs in June.