Local Governments Receive Failing Grade in Transparency
Local Governments Receive Failing Grade in Transparency
Illinois Policy Institute's Brian Costin is quoted in a story on local transparency.
Illinois Not Yet Wisconsin When it Comes to State Worker Unions
Illinois Not Yet Wisconsin When it Comes to State Worker Unions
John Tillman was quoted in a State Journal Register story about the unlikelihood that Gov. Quinn would take on public employee unions the way Gov. Walker is doing in Wisconsin.
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Political Chaos in Wisconsin
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Political Chaos in Wisconsin
Illinois Policy Institute's Diana Rickert was a guest on the Tuesday night broadcast of "Chicago Tonight" discussing the union debacle in Wisconsin.
CEO Statement: 7 Ideas for Chicago’s New Mayor
CEO Statement: 7 Ideas for Chicago’s New Mayor
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman offers seven ideas for Rahm Emanuel.
Plus 945: Why Quinn Doesn’t Fear Public Employee Unions
Plus 945: Why Quinn Doesn’t Fear Public Employee Unions
While governors in New York and Wisconsin are stirring up much antagonism from state and local employees after making sizable cuts to stave off fiscal calamity, Illinois's Governor is adding hundreds to the state payroll.
Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation
Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation
In Illinois over 20%, on average, of your phone bill is federal, state, and local taxes.
Alaska Governor Refuses to Implement Obamacare
Alaska Governor Refuses to Implement Obamacare
Following Judge Vinson's ruling declaring the federal healthcare legislation void, Alaska Governor Sean Parnell has said he will not implement the unconstitutional law.
Households Are Saving Money, Why Can’t Government?
Households Are Saving Money, Why Can’t Government?
During the recession, American households have reduced their spending, paid down their debt, and increased their savings. Sadly, Government has not followed their example.
Moving the Wrong Way on Transparency
Moving the Wrong Way on Transparency
The "most transparent administration in history" institutes nondisclosure agreements
Fixing Health Care – Why Medical Malpractice Reform Is Essential for Illinois
Fixing Health Care – Why Medical Malpractice Reform Is Essential for Illinois
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Institute on WTAX Springfield: Quinn Cuts Not Enough
Institute on WTAX Springfield: Quinn Cuts Not Enough
The Illinois Policy Institute's Collin Hitt talked with WTAX morning host Bob Murray about why Gov. Quinn's budget is unsustainable and wrong for Illinois.
Institute on AM 560 WIND: Quinn Must Reign In Spending
Institute on AM 560 WIND: Quinn Must Reign In Spending
The Illinois Policy Institute's Director of Policy, Collin Hitt, spoke with WIND's Big John & Amy about Gov. Quinn's budget.
A Real Path to a Brighter Tomorrow
A Real Path to a Brighter Tomorrow
The Governor's budget recklessly ignores the biggest problem Illinois faces: Out of control spending.
Become a Watchdog: BGA Training with Institute’s Brian Costin
Become a Watchdog: BGA Training with Institute’s Brian Costin
The BGA's volunteer Citizen Watchdog Training is a free program that empowers citizens to keep an eye on their government and report about what's going on in their local communities.