Baker on the State Payroll
Baker on the State Payroll
In 2008, the Department of Human Services had a baker on their payroll receiving $34,628 in annual wages.
Post Event Summary – Liberty Leaders Capitol Day
Post Event Summary – Liberty Leaders Capitol Day
Brian Costin, Director of Outreach at the Illinois Policy Institute, shepherded 25 volunteer Liberty Leaders securing meetings with their Illinois legislators and staff.
$800,000 for Employees of the State Universities Civil Service System
$800,000 for Employees of the State Universities Civil Service System
In 2008, the State Universities Civil Service System paid its 18 employees over $800,000.
$2.5 Million to Bridge Tenders
$2.5 Million to Bridge Tenders
by Mark Cavers In 2008, the Department of Transportation paid 33 bridge tenders $2,515,550.28 in combined total wages. The 13 highest paid tenders all made over $90,000, and 29 of the 33 made over $60,000. Bridge tenders are responsible for operating “a vertical lift, horizontal swing or basque electrically controlled bridge.” This position requires “knowledge, skill and mental development...
Landscape Architects on the State Payroll Receive 31% Higher Wages
Landscape Architects on the State Payroll Receive 31% Higher Wages
In 2008, the 9 landscape architects on the state payroll received wages that were almost $20,000 higher than the average annual wages for all landscape architects in Illinois.
2,300 Pages
2,300 Pages
Can you read 2,300 pages in just a few hours? There is no way Illinois state legislators are reading the entire budget before they go to vote on it.
Reasonable, Not Radical, Budget Solutions
Reasonable, Not Radical, Budget Solutions
The Illinois Policy Institute
Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?
Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?
Did your legislator stand up for the kids? Or did they stand with the union lobbyists?
Tax Hikes on the Table
Tax Hikes on the Table
Tobacco tax hikes come with a number of significant policy complications.
$750K Grant to Consolidated Grain & Barge Co.
$750K Grant to Consolidated Grain & Barge Co.
In fiscal year 2009, the DCEO gave the Consolidated Grain & Barge Co a $750K grant to expand their operations in Mound City, Illinois.
11 New Signers of Transparency Pledge
11 New Signers of Transparency Pledge
The Transparency Pledge has received bi-partisan support with 6 Republicans and 5 Democrats signing the pledge since April 20th.
Capitol Update: SB 2494
Capitol Update: SB 2494
Director of education policy Collin Hitt gives an update on SB 2494, the bill that would give vouchers to students in Chicago's worst schools.
Capitol Update: The Illinois Budget
Capitol Update: The Illinois Budget
Executive vice president Kristina Rasmussen gives an update on the intense debate going on in the House on the state budget.
UPCOMING EVENT: May 22 – Understanding the Charter Public School Option
UPCOMING EVENT: May 22 – Understanding the Charter Public School Option
The keynote speaker is Tim King Founder and CEO, Urban Prep Academies. Come to this event and meet Chicago-Area Charter School Operators and Developers.