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Charles Thomas: Statement on Illinois Policy Institute cartoon

The people disagree with the politicians on this one. That’s because they see this attack for what it is: pure politics.

Statement on Senate override of SB 1 amendatory veto

Amendatory veto would have given 97.5 percent of Illinois school districts more state funding

Experts available to weigh in on ISBE’s analysis of Rauner’s amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1

ISBE’s analysis details financial impact of SB 1 amendatory veto for school districts across Illinois

Challenge to Chicago’s ban on advertising in ridesharing vehicles allowed to proceed

District court allows lawsuit on advertising in ridesharing vehicles to proceed

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to speak on amendatory veto of SB 1

he governor announced at a press conference this morning that he has issued an amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1.

Experts available to weigh in on Senate Bill 1

Students used as pawns as school funding bill stays in General Assembly

Statement on appointment of Kristina Rasmussen as chief of staff to Gov. Bruce Rauner

Former Illinois Policy Institute President Kristina Rasmussen has been appointed chief of staff to Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Illinois passes tax-hike budget: Statement from IL Policy

MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Keenan (312) 607-4977 SPRINGFIELD (July 6, 2017) – On July 6, the Illinois House of Representatives voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the controversial budget package that includes a 32 percent increase of the state income tax. Illinois Policy CEO John Tillman released the following statement: “Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s budget and...

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