$50K on UI Benefits Handbook
$50K on UI Benefits Handbook
The Department of Employment Security spent over $50K printing the IDES Unemployment Insurance Benefits Handbook in 2009.
Government Salaries vs. Private Sector Salaries
Government Salaries vs. Private Sector Salaries
Another reason why we need transparency in government spending.
2010 Economic Reform Agenda: Six Common-Sense Reforms to Get Illinois Back on Track
2010 Economic Reform Agenda: Six Common-Sense Reforms to Get Illinois Back on Track
The Problem Illinois is in a fiscal meltdown that continues to spiral out of control. We began the year with $4 billion in leftover unpaid bills, and we are likely to end the year with nearly $6 billion. This financial mess could have been avoided if reasonable spending and regulatory reforms had been put into...
Over $10,000 for Information on the Labor Force
Over $10,000 for Information on the Labor Force
The Department of Employment Security spent over $10,000 for information and analysis on the state's labor force.
$1 Million on Delivery of Drugs
$1 Million on Delivery of Drugs
The Department of Public Health spent over $1 million for
2010 Economic Reform Agenda: Six Common-Sense Reforms to Get Illinois Back on Track
2010 Economic Reform Agenda: Six Common-Sense Reforms to Get Illinois Back on Track
The Institute has outlined a series of reforms focused on bringing jobs, responsible spending, and accountable government back to Illinois. Our solutions address some of the root causes of Illinois
Kristina Rasmussen’s Testimony on Medicaid Transparency
Kristina Rasmussen’s Testimony on Medicaid Transparency
On March 4, Kristina Rasmussen testified before the Illinois House of Representatives Family & Children Services Committee about Medicaid transparency.
School Vouchers and the Students Who Use Them – What the Research Says
School Vouchers and the Students Who Use Them – What the Research Says
The Rev. Senator James Meeks has proposed legislation that would create a school voucher program in Illinois. Parents whose children attend the lowest-performing public schools in Chicago would be given the opportunity to instead send their children to a private school, should they see fit. Similar pilot school voucher programs have been created throughout the...
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
Testimony of Brian Costin, Director of Outreach, Illinois Policy Institute Submitted to the Illinois Senate Transportation Subcommittee on Red Light Cameras Regarding Senate Bill 2466 March 2, 2010 Chairperson Sandoval and Vice-Chairperson Sullivan, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Brian Costin, and I am Director of Outreach with the Illinois...
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
The overwhelming majority of the science on red light cameras shows red light cameras clearly don
Governor’s DC Office Expenses
Governor’s DC Office Expenses
The Governor spent over $100K on rent and other expenses for his DC office.
Over $2 Million for Prairie State Power Company
Over $2 Million for Prairie State Power Company
The Department of Commerce gave Prairie State Power Company $2,340,000 in grant money during a three month period from October 2008 through January 2009.
School Vouchers and the Students Who Use Them
School Vouchers and the Students Who Use Them
The Rev. Senator James Meeks has proposed legislation that would create a school voucher program in Illinois. Similar pilot school voucher programs have been created throughout the country and have been thoroughly researched.
Kristina Rasmussen’s Testimony on Hair Braider Licensing
Kristina Rasmussen’s Testimony on Hair Braider Licensing
On March 3, Kristina Rasmussen testified before the Illinois House of Representatives Health Care Licenses Committee about hair braider licensing. She says the current licensing regulations are onerous and stand in the way job-creating entrepreneurs.