Elevator Operators on the State Payroll
Elevator Operators on the State Payroll
In 2008, there were two elevator operators on the state payroll receiving approximately $40K per year in wages.
$65 Million in Wages at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
$65 Million in Wages at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
In 2008, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency paid 1096 employees over $64 million in wages.
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
ineteen studies have been conducted in cities and states where school voucher programs have been created. Eighteen of them find significant improvement in public school performance.
Fiscal Follies: Why Illinois
Fiscal Follies: Why Illinois
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Institute in the Tribune: A Worthy Education
Institute in the Tribune: A Worthy Education
An op-ed from James Meeks and Andy McKenna cites research from the Illinois Policy Institute.
The Check’s in the Mail
The Check’s in the Mail
Cartoon blogging featuring Scott Stantis.
Workers’ Compensation Commission: Maine vs. Illinois
Workers’ Compensation Commission: Maine vs. Illinois
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission employees 36 individuals who each made over $100,000 in 2008.
Institute in the Chicago Sun-Times: State Should Embrace Meeks Voucher Bill
Institute in the Chicago Sun-Times: State Should Embrace Meeks Voucher Bill
Meeks' voucher bill, now being considered in the House Executive Committee, will offer 22,000 kids hope for a better life.
Institute in the Chicago Tribune: Halfway to Nowhere
Institute in the Chicago Tribune: Halfway to Nowhere
An editorial in the Chicago Tribune mentions the Institute's proposals as responsible and sensible ideas to solve the budget crisis facing the state.
Budget Analysts on the State Payroll
Budget Analysts on the State Payroll
Find out the average annual wages of a budget analyst on the state payroll here.
New Taxes on Plastic Bags, Music Downloads, and Soda Pop Cans?
New Taxes on Plastic Bags, Music Downloads, and Soda Pop Cans?
Ready for new Illinois taxes on plastic grocery bags, music downloads, and soda pop cans?
Weakening FOIA
Weakening FOIA
HB5154 would threaten transparency in Illinois government by prohibiting the release of any public employee's performance evaluation.
Quinn’s Fuzzy Budget Fix Numbers
Quinn’s Fuzzy Budget Fix Numbers
Look closely, very closely. The real score on Quinn's plan: $900 million in spending reductions vs. $3.5 billion in tax hikes.
We CAN Turn This State Around! John Tillman at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party
We CAN Turn This State Around! John Tillman at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party