Video: Government Union Collective Bargaining 101
Video: Government Union Collective Bargaining 101
Why is it that collective bargaining for public employee unions inevitably leave taxpayers with the short end of the stick?
Budget Solutions 2012 on WLS with Don Wade & Roma
Budget Solutions 2012 on WLS with Don Wade & Roma
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman discussed Budget Solutions 2012 with morning hosts Don Wade & Roma on WLS 890-AM.
Budget Solutions 2012 in Illinois Statehouse News
Budget Solutions 2012 in Illinois Statehouse News
Illinois Statehouse News wrote a story and produced a video about the Institute's Budget Solutions 2012, which was released March 8.
Springfield School Board Pays $125,000 Premium to Contract with Union Vendor
Springfield School Board Pays $125,000 Premium to Contract with Union Vendor
The Springfield School Board did not choose the lowest bidder to install a geothermal wellfield, which cost taxpayers an additional $125,000.
Competitive Grant Funding: An Innovative Approach to Program and Grant Budgeting
Competitive Grant Funding: An Innovative Approach to Program and Grant Budgeting
We propose that the state creates a $150 million pot of funds. Each of these relatively small programs and grants must compete for funding from the Competitive Grant Funding pot.
Budget Solutions 2012 in Crain’s Chicago Business
Budget Solutions 2012 in Crain’s Chicago Business
Crain's Chicago Business columnist Greg Hinz wrote about Budget Solutions 2012, the Institute's balanced alternative to Gov. Quinn's budget.
ObamaCare’s Failure to Address Tort Reform: Insult to Injury
ObamaCare’s Failure to Address Tort Reform: Insult to Injury
Guest blogger, Dr. Mark Neerhof, examines the need for meaningful tort reform in Illinois.
Institute on FOX Chicago: Don’t Tax Retirement Benefits
Institute on FOX Chicago: Don’t Tax Retirement Benefits
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman appeared on FOX Chicago on March 9 to discuss Senate President John Cullerton's suggestion that retirement income be taxed.
UPCOMING EVENT: Lessons in Leadership from “Governor Veto” – March 23
UPCOMING EVENT: Lessons in Leadership from “Governor Veto” – March 23
In New Mexico former Gov. Gary Johnson was a bold leader for government reform. What lessons can Illinois learn from this? Join us on March 23 as we host Gary Johnson for a cocktail hour discussion.
PRESS RELEASE: Think Tank Releases Alternative to Quinns Budget
PRESS RELEASE: Think Tank Releases Alternative to Quinns Budget
The nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute released today a balanced, line-by-line alternative to the budget proposed by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.
The Method Behind Budget Solutions 2012
The Method Behind Budget Solutions 2012
Budget Solutions 2012 is a balanced budget proposal that does not require budget gimmicks, tax increases or borrowing. It is an exercise in priority setting. The truth is that tax dollars cannot support state government at its current size.
Budget Solutions 2012: A Sustainable Path for Illinois
Budget Solutions 2012: A Sustainable Path for Illinois
Budget Solutions 2012 is an alternative budget that does not rely on the states recent tax hikes as a revenue source, does not include borrowing and has positive cash flow for fiscal year 2012.
The Public vs. Private Pay Disparity
The Public vs. Private Pay Disparity
Last night the Institute's John O'Hara was on Beyond the Beltway where he discussed the disparity between pay for public and private workers.
What He Really Meant Pt. 4
What He Really Meant Pt. 4
Two weeks ago the Governor made his budget address, here is what he really said.