Hundreds on Medicaid waiting list in Illinois die while waiting for care

11/23/2016

Illinois has a Medicaid crisis. With an Obamacare Medicaid expansion program that continues to spiral out of control, newly obtained data confirm fears that the expansion program would prioritize able-bodied adults over the state’s truly vulnerable residents.

TAGS: health care, Medicaid

National election results give Rauner opportunity for Medicaid overhaul

By Ted Dabrowski, Craig Lesner

11/16/2016

The time is ripe to offer private insurance options to needy Illinoisans through premium-assistance programs and Medicaid savings accounts.

TAGS: ACA: Affordable Care Act, health care, Medicaid

Madigan’s millions: Why the speaker should release his tax returns

By Austin Berg

11/16/2016

Every dollar Madigan earns back for his corporate clients makes someone else’s property-tax bill go up.

TAGS: income tax, Mike Madigan, property taxes, taxes

Asset forfeiture in Illinois: What it is, where it happens, and reforms the state needs

By Ben Ruddell, Bryant Jackson-Green

11/16/2016

Most people expect Illinois law enforcement to defend the private property of Illinois residents. As long as you obey the law, your life, liberty and property should be secure from the law – or so common sense would suggest. Yet, every year, Illinois law enforcement agencies take tens of millions of dollars in cash, vehicles,...

AFSCME: The 800-pound gorilla at the negotiating table

By Mailee Smith

11/14/2016

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees claims to be seeking a “fair contract” on behalf of Illinois state workers. But the power and influence exerted by the state’s largest government-worker union means the bargaining table almost always tilts in AFSCME’s favor. The reality is that AFSCME is the power player in negotiations...

New bill would limit types of roofing Illinois employees can do on their companies’ own roofs

By Ari DeWolf

11/10/2016

Illinois Senate Bill 2982 epitomizes the kind of overregulation and burdensome licensing requirement Illinois should overhaul.

TAGS: jobs, regulations

Group that blocked independent redistricting reform contributed $6.6M to Madigan-controlled political organizations

By Eric Kohn

11/02/2016

Since 1994, members of The People’s Map — which sued to keep a legislative map reform amendment off Illinois’ November ballot — and their employers have given over $6.6 million to Friends of Michael J. Madigan, the Democratic Majority and the Democratic Party of Illinois, which House Speaker Mike Madigan chairs.

TAGS: fair maps, gerrymandering, independent maps, Mike Madigan

The cost of crossing Madigan

By Eric Kohn

10/21/2016

Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s election to the speaker position in 16 of the last 17 legislative sessions is a testament to the loyalty he demands from his Democratic colleagues.

TAGS: Helen Satterthwaite, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Mike Madigan, Richard Mautino

Leaked Clinton emails display Madigan’s power ahead of documentary release

By Austin Berg

10/14/2016

Madigan rules Illinois with an iron grip. And failure to follow through on a favor can come with dire consequences.

TAGS: Chicago, Hillary Clinton, Mike Madigan, Wikileaks

Has Madigan given up on economic opportunity and responsible government?

By Michael Lucci

09/13/2016

Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s current tax-and-spend policies and protection of special interests stand in contrast to the speaker’s past statements declaring the need for economic growth and opportunity.

TAGS: income tax, jobs, Mike Madigan, personal income, taxes, unemployment

Illinois General Assembly

Hundreds on Medicaid waiting list in Illinois die while waiting for care

National election results give Rauner opportunity for Medicaid overhaul

Madigan’s millions: Why the speaker should release his tax returns

Asset forfeiture in Illinois: What it is, where it happens, and reforms the state needs

AFSCME: The 800-pound gorilla at the negotiating table

New bill would limit types of roofing Illinois employees can do on their companies’ own roofs

Group that blocked independent redistricting reform contributed $6.6M to Madigan-controlled political organizations

The cost of crossing Madigan

Leaked Clinton emails display Madigan’s power ahead of documentary release

Has Madigan given up on economic opportunity and responsible government?

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students