Illinois

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.

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.
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Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs

Illinois’ tax code stands in the way of the state’s economic competitiveness. The combination of high tax burdens and a poor tax structure contributes to the loss of jobs and investment to other states. From a place of former economic dominance, Illinois now ranks 45th in gross state product (GSP) growth over the past decade...

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

By Paul Kersey
06/19/2014

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

By Ted Dabrowski
05/02/2016