Weakening FOIA
Weakening FOIA
HB5154 would threaten transparency in Illinois government by prohibiting the release of any public employee's performance evaluation.
Quinn’s Fuzzy Budget Fix Numbers
Quinn’s Fuzzy Budget Fix Numbers
Look closely, very closely. The real score on Quinn's plan: $900 million in spending reductions vs. $3.5 billion in tax hikes.
We CAN Turn This State Around! John Tillman at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party
We CAN Turn This State Around! John Tillman at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party
Switchboard Operators on the State Payroll
Switchboard Operators on the State Payroll
In 2008, switchboard operators on the state payroll made 29% more in wages on average than their counterparts in the rest of Illinois.
$1 Million in Wages for Workers’ Compensation Commissioners
$1 Million in Wages for Workers’ Compensation Commissioners
In 2008, the State of Illinois paid over one million dollars, in wages, to nine workers' compensation commissioners.
Illinois Policy Institute Weekly Update from the Capitol
Illinois Policy Institute Weekly Update from the Capitol
Executive Vice President Kristina Rasmussen discusses Pension Reform for the State of Illinois.
Over Half a Million Dollars for the Police Merit Board
Over Half a Million Dollars for the Police Merit Board
In 2008, the State of Illinois paid over half a million in dollars to individuals responsible for hiring and promoting state police officers.
Chicago Public School Pay Raises or Not?
Chicago Public School Pay Raises or Not?
The maze of Chicago Public Schools spending and the difficulties in figuring out exactly where all the tax dollars are going and why.
The Taxpayer’s Fiscal Charter
The Taxpayer’s Fiscal Charter
Six good ideas for tackling the problem of spending beyond our means.
Kate Piercy’s Testimony on Sunshine Comission Act
Kate Piercy’s Testimony on Sunshine Comission Act
Testimony of Kate Piercy, Director of Government Reform, Illinois Policy Institute Submitted to the Senate Executive Committee HB 4836 Sunshine Commission Act April 14, 2010 Purchase flomax Chairperson Silverstein, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Kate Piercy, and I am the Director of Government Reform for the Illinois Policy Institute....
$300K for Consultants at the Department of Aging
$300K for Consultants at the Department of Aging
In 2009, the Illinois Department of Aging spent over 300 thousand dollars on consultants.
Rehabilitation Counselors on the State Payroll
Rehabilitation Counselors on the State Payroll
Rehabilitation counselors on the Illinois state payroll received average annual wages 63% higher than the average for all rehabilitation counselors in Illinois.
Illinois Needs New Ideas. Kristina Rasmussen at the Tax Day Tea Party
Illinois Needs New Ideas. Kristina Rasmussen at the Tax Day Tea Party
Illinois Policy Institute Executive Vice President Kristina Rasmussen's speech at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party at Daley Plaza in Chicago.
We’ve Come a Long way, and We’re Winning. John O’Hara at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party
We’ve Come a Long way, and We’re Winning. John O’Hara at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party
Illinois Policy Institute Vice President of External Relations John O'Hara's speech at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party at Daley Plaza in Chicago.