Madigan wrong again: Workers’ compensation is a direct budget issue

By Michael Lucci

08/30/2015

Reforming Illinois’ workers’ compensation laws could save state and local governments hundreds of millions of dollars per year.

TAGS: workers compensation

Judges split on state-worker pay in absence of balanced budget

By Jeffrey Schwab

07/19/2015

UPDATED JULY 19: It’s almost inevitable that the state will violate either the Fair Labor Standards Act or the Illinois Constitution

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, budget, David McSweeney, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Supreme Court, John Cullerton, Lisa Madigan, Mike Madigan

New bill would suspend Illinois lawmaker pay during budget impasse

By Heather Weiner

07/09/2015

It is wrong that the General Assembly doesn’t have to feel the impact of their actions when they are responsible for other Illinoisans not receiving paychecks.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, David McSweeney, John Cullerton, lawmaker pay, Mike Madigan

Cook County judge rules some state workers get minimum wage in absence of budget

By Heather Weiner

07/07/2015

Figuring out who qualifies for the payments will be a logistical nightmare, according to the state comptroller’s office.

TAGS: budget, minimum wage

In budget battle, Illinois leaders should respect the Constitution

07/02/2015

State leaders took an oath to uphold the Illinois Constitution. But they show deference to the document only as it suits them.

TAGS: budget

Illinois’ broken workers’ compensation system

By Michael Lucci

06/04/2015

Comparisons with peer states show a badly distorted workers’ compensation system in Illinois.

TAGS: manufacturing, transportation, workers compensation

Fighting for Illinois entrepreneurs: 2 huge reforms for the price of none

By Michael Lucci

05/26/2015

Illinois can pay for cutting LLC fees by enacting workers’ compensation reform.

Want to fix Illinois’ railroads? Pass workers’ compensation reform first

By Austin Berg

05/24/2015

Illinois spends three times more on workers’ compensation for railroad construction and maintenance than neighboring Indiana.

TAGS: CTA: Chicago Transit Authority, jobs, workers compensation

BREAKING NEWS: Court allows state workers to challenge mandatory union fees

05/19/2015

Ruling issued late Tuesday allows three employees of Illinois state government to challenge so-called “fair share” fees

Stop, wait a minute: The saga of Senate Bill 1

By Benjamin VanMetre

05/06/2015

Illinois desperately needs a final ruling on SB 1; the clock is ticking.

TAGS: Pat Quinn, pensions, Senate Bill 1

Lisa Madigan

Madigan wrong again: Workers’ compensation is a direct budget issue

Judges split on state-worker pay in absence of balanced budget

New bill would suspend Illinois lawmaker pay during budget impasse

Cook County judge rules some state workers get minimum wage in absence of budget

In budget battle, Illinois leaders should respect the Constitution

Illinois’ broken workers’ compensation system

Fighting for Illinois entrepreneurs: 2 huge reforms for the price of none

Want to fix Illinois’ railroads? Pass workers’ compensation reform first

BREAKING NEWS: Court allows state workers to challenge mandatory union fees

Stop, wait a minute: The saga of Senate Bill 1

Chicago Forward 2026: A pro-growth plan to end city budget deficits

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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