Medicaid Transparency Passes Both Houses
Medicaid Transparency Passes Both Houses
Medicaid transparency (HB5241) has passed both Houses and now awaits a signature from the Governor.
The Governor’s Horticulturist
The Governor’s Horticulturist
In 2008, the Governor's Office employed a horticulturist who cost taxpayers $61,000.
POST-EVENT REPORT: May 5 – Rich States, Poor States. Where Does Illinois Rank?
POST-EVENT REPORT: May 5 – Rich States, Poor States. Where Does Illinois Rank?
The Illinois Policy Institute held a luncheon discussion
Letter to the Editor: User Taxes Ultimately Affect All Taxpayers
Letter to the Editor: User Taxes Ultimately Affect All Taxpayers
Kristina Rasmussen's letter is featured in the Daily Herald. She explains why something like a cigarette tax would affect all taxpayers, not just smokers.
$1.6 Million to International Coal Group, Inc
$1.6 Million to International Coal Group, Inc
In fiscal year 2009, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity gave International Coal Group, Inc a $1.6 million dollar grant as part of the Coal Competitiveness Program.
The Governor’s Entourage: 2008
The Governor’s Entourage: 2008
In 2008, the Governor's office employed numerous staff members to keep the residence up and running.
$45K on Butlers for Governor’s Mansion
$45K on Butlers for Governor’s Mansion
In 2008, the Governor's Office employed three butlers who each made over $2,500 per month.
The Facts About School Vouchers
The Facts About School Vouchers
SB2494 has been endorsed by newspapers across the state. Learn the facts about SB2494 below Does your legislator support SB2494? Find out more here. Senate Bill 2494 creates a pilot program to give parents in Chicago’s lowest-performing and most severely overcrowded schools educational options. Each family enrolled in one of these schools will be offered a school...
The Facts About School Vouchers
The Facts About School Vouchers
Senate Bill 2494 creates a pilot program to give parents in Chicago
Cartoon Blogging: There’s An App For That
Cartoon Blogging: There’s An App For That
The answer isn't always a tax hike...
More Information on State Interns
More Information on State Interns
Following up on a blog from yesterday, we found 54 more interns, include 5 who received more than $40,000 in 2008.
How Much Do Interns with the State of Illinois Get Paid?
How Much Do Interns with the State of Illinois Get Paid?
Almost half the interns with the State of Illinois made over $10,000 in 2008.
April 27 Update from the Capitol
April 27 Update from the Capitol
Collin Hitt gives at update on the status of SB 2494, the bill that would give vouchers to students in struggling schools in Chicago.
Almost Two Million Dollars to Put Up Signs
Almost Two Million Dollars to Put Up Signs
by Mark Cavers In 2008, the State of Illinois employed 38 individuals to help with the production and placement of signs across the Illinois highway system. These employees, ranging from sign makers, to hangers to supervisors, were paid a combined total of $1,822,653.47 in wages. The highest paid employee, a supervisor in a sign shop,...