Supreme Court of the United States

Harris v. Quinn ruling shines light on importance of leadership

By Jane McEnaney

07/23/2014

On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Pat Quinn was wrong to issue an executive order that forced the unionization of Illinoisans who are not state workers. This groundbreaking ruling asserts that state governments cannot force-unionize participants in state entitlement programs or force them to pay union dues as a condition of...

TAGS: Barack Obama, Harris v Quinn, Pam Harris

What’s next for ObamaCare in the courts?

07/23/2014

Two federal appeals courts issued conflicting decisions about the future of ObamaCare on Tuesday. In one, the Halbig v. Burwell decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that the Affordable Care Act means what it says: ObamaCare insurance subsidies are only available in states that have established their own health-insurance exchanges,...

TAGS: ACA: Affordable Care Act, Halbig v. Burwell, King v. Burwell

Real pension reform includes a reality check for retiree health benefits

By Benjamin VanMetre

07/14/2014

Illinois’ budget battle took a turn for the worse earlier this month. A decision by the Illinois Supreme Court put the state and its taxpayers at risk. The Supreme Court ruled that Illinois has its hands tied when it comes to reforming retiree health insurance benefits for government workers. The problem is that Illinois has...

TAGS: debt, pensions

Harris v. Quinn aftermath: Respect the rule of law

By Paul Kersey

07/05/2014

On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered its final decision in Harris v. Quinn. Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion, approved by a majority of the court, is the last word. There will be no further appeal. But there are still loose ends for the lawyers to tie up. The case of Harris v. Quinn will...

TAGS: Harris v Quinn, Pam Harris, Pat Quinn, SCOTUS

State Rep. Durkin’s advocacy helps lead to historic ruling in Harris v. Quinn

By Matt Paprocki

06/30/2014

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn was wrong to issue and enforce his 2009 executive order that forced the unionization of Illinoisans who are not state workers. This groundbreaking ruling on the Harris v. Quinn case asserts that state governments cannot force-unionize participants in state entitlement programs or force...

Victory: Harris v. Quinn

By Paul Kersey

06/30/2014

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a groundbreaking ruling today on the case of Harris v. Quinn. The court’s ruling states that state governments cannot force-unionize participants in state entitlement programs or force them to pay union dues as a condition of receiving help from the state. The court’s 5-4 decision was in favor of the plaintiff...

Harris v. Quinn: Everything you need to know

By illinoispolicy

06/29/2014

As early as tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court could announce its decision in the case Harris v. Quinn. Legal experts and unions across the country are closely watching this case because it could be a landmark decision on the issues of unionization and freedom of speech. The lead Plaintiff, Pam Harris, is a suburban Chicago...

TAGS: Harris v Quinn, Pam Harris, Pat Quinn, SEIU: Service Employees International Union

What’s at stake in Harris v. Quinn

By Paul Kersey

06/25/2014

As early as today, the U.S. Supreme Court could announce its decision in the case Harris v. Quinn. Legal experts and unions across the country are watching closely as it could be a landmark decision on the issues of unionization and freedom of speech. The lead plaintiff, Pam Harris, is a suburban Chicago mom whose...

TAGS: Chicago, Harris v Quinn, SEIU: Service Employees International Union

State threatens to ‘fire’ moms and dads caring for children with disabilities

By Paul Kersey, Austin Berg

06/24/2014

In 2003 and 2009, governors Rod Blagojevich and Pat Quinn, respectively, issued executive orders to unionize parents who receive a modest Medicaid benefit to help pay for the cost of caring for their disabled children. Suburban Chicago mother Pam Harris has bravely taken this decision to the U.S. Supreme Court in what could be a...

TAGS: Harris v Quinn, Pam Harris, Pat Quinn, Rod Blagojevich, SEIU: Service Employees International Union

Illinois legislators try to resurrect unconstitutional ‘Amazon tax’

06/02/2014

Last October, the Illinois Supreme Court struck down the state’s “Amazon tax,” a state law that would have forced many online retailers to pay Illinois taxes regardless of whether they had any physical presence in the state. Now, despite this ruling, some legislators are trying to bring back this tax. The “Amazon tax” required Amazon...

Supreme Court of the United States

Harris v. Quinn ruling shines light on importance of leadership

What’s next for ObamaCare in the courts?

Real pension reform includes a reality check for retiree health benefits

Harris v. Quinn aftermath: Respect the rule of law

State Rep. Durkin’s advocacy helps lead to historic ruling in Harris v. Quinn

Victory: Harris v. Quinn

Harris v. Quinn: Everything you need to know

What’s at stake in Harris v. Quinn

State threatens to ‘fire’ moms and dads caring for children with disabilities

Illinois legislators try to resurrect unconstitutional ‘Amazon tax’

Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

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