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.
Implementing regulatory reforms in the areas of workers
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DECO) allocated $334,093.16 to fund a tourist attraction aimed at simulating an authentic Amish experience.
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.
Does the Lieutenant Governor need a $1.5 per year work force?
The Problem 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 over the years as government employees enjoy steady increases in wages, even during economic downturns. Meanwhile, businesses in the private sector must cut back or at...
In recent years, the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association has received funding from three tourism grants totaling nearly $200,000.
A friendly reminder to all school districts in Illinois...
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.
The achievements with Glenview, School District 54, and other government agencies demonstrates how easy improving transparency can be.
by Brian Costin As a resident and taxpayer of Hanover Township I am appalled to see the new allegations of corruption and the questionable expenditures in the amount of $300,000 from former Hanover Township employee Aurea Picasso. An article in the Daily Herald notes: “The investigation was launched after Hanover Township Supervisor Brian McGuire discovered what he believes...
Government performance reviews should remain available to the public under Freedom of Information laws.
In fiscal year 2009, the Department of Commerce and Economic Education disbursed $67,500 of a $75,000 grant to BLH Enterprises to help expand their electronic recycling program.
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...