Quinn Spokesperson Wrong About Budget Cuts

02/28/2011

The Institute responds to an interview Quinn spokesperson Kelly Kraft gave Illinois Statehouse News.

Amazon Tax Passes, Jobs Flee

02/28/2011

"It's a shame we have to consider leaving our longtime home in Illinois, but we will do what is best for our business."

PRESS RELEASE: Institute Offers the Suggestions Quinn Says He’s Waiting For

02/28/2011

Illinois is in a fiscal abyss, and without stringent reforms the state will continue failing. Thats why the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute has proposed Budget Solutions 2012"...

Budget Solutions 2012 in Illinois Statehouse News

02/28/2011

Illinois Statehouse News wrote a story and produced a video about the Institute's Budget Solutions 2012, which was released March 8.

Springfield School Board Pays $125,000 Premium to Contract with Union Vendor

02/28/2011

The Springfield School Board did not choose the lowest bidder to install a geothermal wellfield, which cost taxpayers an additional $125,000.

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.

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Quinn Spokesperson Wrong About Budget Cuts

Amazon Tax Passes, Jobs Flee

PRESS RELEASE: Institute Offers the Suggestions Quinn Says He’s Waiting For

Budget Solutions 2012 in Illinois Statehouse News

Springfield School Board Pays $125,000 Premium to Contract with Union Vendor

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

Fighting poverty with employment: Chicago block clubs

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