Competitive Grant Funding: An Innovative Approach to Program and Grant Budgeting

02/28/2011

We propose that the state creates a $150 million pot of funds. Each of these relatively small programs and grants must compete for funding from the Competitive Grant Funding pot.

Budget Solutions 2012 in Crain’s Chicago Business

02/28/2011

Crain's Chicago Business columnist Greg Hinz wrote about Budget Solutions 2012, the Institute's balanced alternative to Gov. Quinn's budget.

ObamaCare’s Failure to Address Tort Reform: Insult to Injury

02/28/2011

Guest blogger, Dr. Mark Neerhof, examines the need for meaningful tort reform in Illinois.

UPCOMING EVENT: Lessons in Leadership from “Governor Veto” – March 23

02/28/2011

In New Mexico former Gov. Gary Johnson was a bold leader for government reform. What lessons can Illinois learn from this? Join us on March 23 as we host Gary Johnson for a cocktail hour discussion.

PRESS RELEASE: Think Tank Releases Alternative to Quinns Budget 

02/28/2011

The nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute released today a balanced, line-by-line alternative to the budget proposed by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.

The Method Behind Budget Solutions 2012

02/28/2011

Budget Solutions 2012 is a balanced budget proposal that does not require budget gimmicks, tax increases or borrowing. It is an exercise in priority setting. The truth is that tax dollars cannot support state government at its current size.

Budget Solutions 2012: A Sustainable Path for Illinois

02/28/2011

Budget Solutions 2012 is an alternative budget that does not rely on the states recent tax hikes as a revenue source, does not include borrowing and has positive cash flow for fiscal year 2012.

The Public vs. Private Pay Disparity

02/28/2011

Last night the Institute's John O'Hara was on Beyond the Beltway where he discussed the disparity between pay for public and private workers.

What He Really Meant Pt. 4

02/28/2011

Two weeks ago the Governor made his budget address, here is what he really said.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conferences Set for Tuesday

02/28/2011

The Illinois Policy Institute will release on Tuesday a balanced, line-by-line alternative to Gov. Quinns budget plan for fiscal year 2012.

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Competitive Grant Funding: An Innovative Approach to Program and Grant Budgeting

Budget Solutions 2012 in Crain’s Chicago Business

ObamaCare’s Failure to Address Tort Reform: Insult to Injury

UPCOMING EVENT: Lessons in Leadership from “Governor Veto” – March 23

PRESS RELEASE: Think Tank Releases Alternative to Quinns Budget

The Method Behind Budget Solutions 2012

Budget Solutions 2012: A Sustainable Path for Illinois

The Public vs. Private Pay Disparity

What He Really Meant Pt. 4

MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conferences Set for Tuesday

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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