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Voters in Illinois may have same-day voter registration and vote-by-mail options, but a form of voter suppression still plagues the state: roughly half of Illinoisans have no choice when it comes to who will represent them in the Statehouse. That’s set to change in 2022 with the most competitive election in 24 years. Adam Schuster...
Tuition at Illinois public universities has skyrocketed over the past 15 years, making college unaffordable for many families. Adam Schuster explains what’s causing this rise and what it means for future students. Host: Hilary Gowins, Vice President of Communications Guest: Adam Schuster, Vice President of Policy This edition of The Policy Shop is by Adam...
The most important issue on the Nov. 8 general election ballot is something most Illinoisans haven’t heard about yet. As it stands right now, when voters head to the polls this fall, the very first question on the ballot will ask if Illinois should amend its constitution to grant Illinois union leaders the most extreme...
In 2021, Chicago issued more automatic speeding tickets than there were residents of the city. Why? The city’s reliance on nickel-and-dime revenue is pushing bad policy choices that unfairly burden low-income residents. Adam Schuster talks Chicago speed cameras and why these fines are so regressive in nature.
Illinois lawmakers pulled an all nighter to adjourn spring legislative session and pass a $46.5 billion budget by 6 a.m. on April 9. What did lawmakers accomplish? Adam Schuster joins the Policy Shop to talk through the line items. From stimulus checks for residents to mandatory signs touting gas tax relief, Illinois saw an election...
Subscribe to The Policy Shop podcast and Illinois Policy’s YouTube channel for an insider’s look at the latest in Springfield. This edition of The Policy Shop is brought to you by Chief Economist Orphe Divounguy. It’s spring, the most popular time of the year for buying a house. Homeownership is in demand and across the...
Gas prices are skyrocketing across the country. And while the pain is felt nationwide, gas prices are always worse for Illinoisans, where drivers pay the second-highest gas taxes in the nation. Adam Schuster joins the Policy Shop to breaks down the various layers of taxes that drive pain at the pump in Illinois. Host: Hilary...
Former House Speaker Mike Madigan was the longest serving House Speaker in the nation and at one time the most powerful politician in Illinois. In March, he waas indicted on federal racketeering charges. Fixing Illinois’ longstanding history corrupution goes passed rooting out one man. Austin Berg joins the Policy Shop to explain how Madigan got...
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