Kristina Rasmussen’s Testimony on Illinois Budget

01/31/2010

On February 23, Kristina Rasmussen testified before the Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee on the State Budget. Download her complete testimony here.

No Money For Schools? Don’t Believe It.

01/31/2010

The annual threat to school programs and teacher positions is on again.

$60,949 in Membership Dues to the Delta Regional Authority

01/31/2010

The State of Illinois spent $30K per year in 2008 and 2009 for membership and association dues to the Delta Regional Authority.

$150K on Envelopes

01/31/2010

The Department of Employment Security spent over $150K on envelopes in 2008 and 2009.

$37,500 to a Department Store

01/25/2010

Which department store received $37,500 from the Department of Commerce and Economic Development in 2009? What was the money for? Find out here.

$1,000 on Table Tents

01/19/2010

The Department of Commerce spent $1,068 on table tents in 2008.

Over $1,700,000 for Services From Edelman Inc.

01/12/2010

The Department of Commerce spent nearly $2 million on public relations in 2008 and 2009.

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Kristina Rasmussen’s Testimony on Illinois Budget

No Money For Schools? Don’t Believe It.

$60,949 in Membership Dues to the Delta Regional Authority

$150K on Envelopes

$37,500 to a Department Store

$1,000 on Table Tents

Over $1,700,000 for Services From Edelman Inc.

Who Lives Below the Poverty Line in Illinois? Family Structure and Education Mark the Highest Risk

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