Quote of the day, August 26
Quote of the day, August 26
Springfield’s panhandling prohibition struck down as violation of freedom of speech
Springfield’s panhandling prohibition struck down as violation of freedom of speech
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Springfield’s ban on panhandling unconstitutionally discriminated against certain kinds of speech.
Illinois’ new paint job
Illinois’ new paint job
IRS data reveal 2012 was Illinois’ worst year of taxpayer and wealth migration yet
IRS data reveal 2012 was Illinois’ worst year of taxpayer and wealth migration yet
Newly released data from the IRS reveal that in 2012, Illinois lost more taxpayers and taxpayer wealth to a greater number of states than ever before.
Illinois’ structural imbalance
Illinois’ structural imbalance
U.S. tariffs on sugar drive up costs for American manufacturers and consumers
U.S. tariffs on sugar drive up costs for American manufacturers and consumers
High tariffs in the U.S. raise the price of sugar, driving food manufacturers such as Mondelez International out of the country.
Rauner signs bill helping nonviolent offenders get their records sealed
Rauner signs bill helping nonviolent offenders get their records sealed
A person’s ability to find work is one of the most important factors determining whether he or she stays out of the criminal-justice system.
Illinois House vote on AFSCME arbitration bill cost government unions $5.5 million
Illinois House vote on AFSCME arbitration bill cost government unions $5.5 million
Members of the Illinois House of Representatives who voted for a government-union arbitration bill have received millions from government unions.
Illinois State Fair: Giant Slide
Illinois State Fair: Giant Slide
Rauner signs bill expanding ‘Certificates of Good Conduct’
Rauner signs bill expanding ‘Certificates of Good Conduct’
A new law gives former offenders the chance to demonstrate rehabilitation and find employment.
July jobs report shows government employment up, manufacturing down in Illinois
July jobs report shows government employment up, manufacturing down in Illinois
State jobs data shows Illinois had a net gain of 1,900 payroll jobs in July, driven by an increase in government employment.
Another Illinois employer bolts for Indiana
Another Illinois employer bolts for Indiana
The Land of Lincoln continues to send well-paying jobs to the friendlier business climate next door.
Rauner signs “pass-through” legislation, Madigan spending attempt thwarted
Rauner signs “pass-through” legislation, Madigan spending attempt thwarted
The bipartisan pass-through spending law will provide services to the state’s most vulnerable.
Quote of the day, August 21
Quote of the day, August 21