Quote of the day, August 8
Quote of the day, August 8
Rauner’s 4 reforms to keep child care subsidy afloat for low-income families
Rauner’s 4 reforms to keep child care subsidy afloat for low-income families
Despite lacking a budget, Gov. Bruce Rauner is continuing CCAP for families currently receiving its services.
Why the White House is opening up about occupational licensing
Why the White House is opening up about occupational licensing
Licensing schemes are inconsistent in numerous ways, with some states imposing strict regulations on a profession while others don't require licensing at all.
Rats!
Rats!
Quote of the day, August 7
Quote of the day, August 7
Restorative justice means restitution for victims, cost savings for taxpayers
Restorative justice means restitution for victims, cost savings for taxpayers
Restorative-justice programs ensure that property-crime victims are compensated for their losses and reduce prison costs.
New transparency law expands public access to counties’ budget proposals
New transparency law expands public access to counties’ budget proposals
HB 2474 mandates that certain counties publicize new budget proposals and improves taxpayers’ access to local budget information.
Making Illinois smart on crime: First steps to reduce spending, ease offender re-entry and enhance public safety
Making Illinois smart on crime: First steps to reduce spending, ease offender re-entry and enhance public safety
First steps to reduce spending, ease offender re-entry and enhance public safety
Quote of the day, August 6
Quote of the day, August 6
Rauner signs law allowing ‘right to try’ experimental drugs
Rauner signs law allowing ‘right to try’ experimental drugs
The Right to Try Act will allow terminally ill patients access to experimental medical treatments.
Quote of the day, August 5
Quote of the day, August 5
Eliminating ‘max-outs’ can reduce incarceration costs
Eliminating ‘max-outs’ can reduce incarceration costs
Through the smarter use of parole, Illinois may be able to cut millions from its prison budget.
New law increases scrutiny of Illinois’ ailing pension funds
New law increases scrutiny of Illinois’ ailing pension funds
HB 422 mandates more frequent examination of Illinois’ pension funds and promotes a much-needed increase in state retirement fund oversight.
New law ends automatic transfer of some juveniles to adult court
New law ends automatic transfer of some juveniles to adult court
Changes to transfer policy will keep more minors under juvenile supervision, where they belong.