Capitalism – It’s Alright
Capitalism – It’s Alright
There is a socialist fever in Washington, DC at the moment. Socialism didn't make America great and cannot solve our problems today.
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
The Institute's Kristina Rasmussen has a letter to the editor featured in the Chicago Tribune. She points out how, despite being nearly bankrupt, our state government continues to grow, adding over 2 thousand employees.
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
The Institute's Kristina Rasmussen has a letter to the editor featured in the Chicago Tribune. She points out how, despite being nearly bankrupt, our state government continues to grow, adding over 2 thousand employees.
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
The Institute's Kristina Rasmussen has a letter to the editor featured in the Chicago Tribune. She points out how, despite being nearly bankrupt, our state government continues to grow, adding over 2 thousand employees.
Pension Crisis in the States
Pension Crisis in the States
by Kate Piercy Check out a new study co-authored by Dr. Barry Poulson of the University of Colorado and Dr. Arthur P. Hall of the University of Kansas called “”State Pension Funds Fall Off a Cliff,
Ahead of the Curve: An Introduction to Public Education Reform in Illinois
Ahead of the Curve: An Introduction to Public Education Reform in Illinois
Download the full report here (pdf).Download the one-page Policy Point summary here (pdf).The ProblemDespite the $25 billion flowing into our public school system annually, a full 81 percent of people polled in Illinois would send their child to a school other than a traditional public school in order to receive the best possible education. Parents...
PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Policy Institute’s Statement on Governor Quinn’s State of the State Address
PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Policy Institute’s Statement on Governor Quinn’s State of the State Address
Quinn puts burden on taxpayers once again.
New Peoria Charter School
New Peoria Charter School
Peoria will be home to Central Illinois's first charter high school.
Costs of Maintaining the Governor’s Mansion
Costs of Maintaining the Governor’s Mansion
Find out how much the State of Illinois spent on gas, electricity and other expenses for the Governor's mansion.
Over $1,700,000 for Services From Edelman Inc.
Over $1,700,000 for Services From Edelman Inc.
The Department of Commerce spent nearly $2 million on public relations in 2008 and 2009.
A Tea Party Book
A Tea Party Book
John O'Hara of the Heartland Institute has written a book about the Tea Party movement.
Three Military Jets at $9,900 Per Hour
Three Military Jets at $9,900 Per Hour
by Kate Piercy Want to know more about the all-expenses paid trip some select members of Congress took to Copenhagen? CBS took a closer look into the spending details of the Copenhagen Climate Summit trip, and although they had a rather tough time getting much information from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, they found how much was...
Illinois Lawmakers Face Severe Budget Shortfall As Legislature Prepares to Open
Illinois Lawmakers Face Severe Budget Shortfall As Legislature Prepares to Open
The state's budget outlook wouldn't be so bleak if policymakers had acted earlier on numerous recommendations to cut costs and make reforms, said Kristina Rasmussen, executive vice president of the Illinois Policy Institute.
More than $30 Million on Statistical and Tabulation Services
More than $30 Million on Statistical and Tabulation Services
The State of Illinois spent more than $30 million on statistical and tabulation services in 2008 and 2009. Which departments spent the most? Find out here.