What Legislators Need to Hear
What Legislators Need to Hear
Politicians, like anyone else, like to hear what they want to hear. Whether they like it or not, they need to hear from you.
Department of Employment Security Spends More than $450K on Paper
Department of Employment Security Spends More than $450K on Paper
The Department of Employment Security spent more than $650,000 to one vendor in 2009 with over $450,000 in payments for paper.
Movin’ On Out
Movin’ On Out
More people left Illinois last year than any other state except Michigan, according to a new study by United Van Lines.
Bring in the Cameras
Bring in the Cameras
As the national health care debate moves behind closed doors, CSPAN tries to let the sunshine in...and Obama's campaign promises come back to haunt him.
Ten Cool Tax Breaks
Ten Cool Tax Breaks
If we can't an across-the-board tax cut, let's pile up the tax breaks.
Medicare and the Mayo Clinic
Medicare and the Mayo Clinic
The Boston Globe's Jeff Jacoby explores the problems with Medicare--and why we should imitate Mayo instead.
Flashback: Rep. Jan Schakowsky Cited Claims Stimulus Would Save/Create 148,000 Illinois Jobs
Flashback: Rep. Jan Schakowsky Cited Claims Stimulus Would Save/Create 148,000 Illinois Jobs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) cited estimates that the federal stimulus would save/create 148,000 Illinois jobs. That's hardly been the case, as it turns out.
The Transparent Presidency?
The Transparent Presidency?
Promises of televised health care negotiations...
Over $3,000 on Glue Sticks
Over $3,000 on Glue Sticks
The Department of Employment Security has spent more then $3,000 on glue sticks over the past 2 years.
Save the Poor – Oppose the Health Bill
Save the Poor – Oppose the Health Bill
Those of us opposed to the health care
Capital Bill = More Empty Buildings?
Capital Bill = More Empty Buildings?
Could the mixture of Illinois's new capital building program and a lack of operating funds leave us with new -- but empty -- state facilities?
Government Wages and Benefits Are Half of State and Local Spending
Government Wages and Benefits Are Half of State and Local Spending
The Cato Institute takes a closer look at the generous wages and benefits offered by state and local governments.
State Spends More than $8,000 on Calendars
State Spends More than $8,000 on Calendars
In 2008, the state spent more than $8,000 on calendars. How much will it spend in 2010?
State Pads Local Pensions, Burden on Local Taxpayers Rises
State Pads Local Pensions, Burden on Local Taxpayers Rises
The state legislature pads local government pension benefits, and taxpayers get to pony up the money to pay for it.