The Sunshine Commission Act unanimously passed out of the Senate yesterday and is now waiting to be signed into law by Governor Quinn. The Commission
The Wall Street Journal again cites the Institute's work on SB 2494.
51K per hour total to 1,000 state employees
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Arts Council gave the Independent Feature Project of Chicago $22,760 in fiscal year 2009.
The media has been uncovering some interesting spending from Cook County
An article from the Tribune's Dennis Byrne cites the Institute's Budget Solutions 2011 as an "boldly asserting that the budget can be balanced without any tax increase."
If signed by Gov. Quinn, the Sunshine Commission would be a step in the right direction for Illinois, helping to get rid of wasteful spending and programs and assisting in establishing responsible spending and accountable government in Illinois.
Support for Sen. James Meeks' school choice bill is coming in from major newspapers across the state and the Illinois Policy Institute's research has been integral in shaping opinion on the matter.
In 2008, pharmacists technicians employed by the State of Illinois made 25% more in wages than their private sector counterparts.
In 2008, the state spent nearly $115,000 to provide tour guides at the State Capitol.
There were 18 archivists on the state payroll in 2008, and they received average annual wages of $58,833.
April 15th has come and gone, but Illinoisans need to be perpetually vigilant about taxes
Landmark school voucher program provides opportunity for Illinois children.
Students in Chicago’s lowest-performing public schools could soon have a new choice of schools if the General Assembly adopts a new program proposed by Rev. Senator James Meeks. Senate Bill 2494 would provide school vouchers to students in the bottom-performing ten percent of Chicago public elementary schools, giving those students the opportunity to attend area...