Illinois Policy Action bills poised for passage By Heather Weiner 05/09/2015 From criminal justice to crowdfunding, Illinois Policy Action is pushing four bills with a great shot of making it to the governor’s desk. TAGS: criminal justice reform, crowdfunding, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, right to try
Illinois House passes nation’s most competitive crowdfunding rules By Michael Lucci 04/17/2015 Illinois is poised to lead the crowdfunding revolution. TAGS: crowdfunding, investment
More manufacturing losses highlight Illinois’ mixed February jobs report By Michael Lucci 03/27/2015 Illinois still ranks last in the country for putting people back to work over the Great Recession era. TAGS: BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, crowdfunding, death tax, employment, Great Recession, jobs, manufacturing, right to work, workers compensation
Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill By Michael Lucci 03/04/2015 This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois. TAGS: Carol Sente, collaborative economy, crowdfunding, Indiegogo, Kickstarter, Tom Demmer
Illinois should join the crowdfunding revolution By Michael Lucci 07/21/2014 Illinois needs to pass a law to create space for this financial innovation, allowing families to invest in local businesses through crowdfunding. TAGS: crowdfunding, Kickstarter, small business