State Funding for Mass Transit

01/31/2010

by Mark Cavers In 2009, the Department of Transportation gave the National Railroad Passenger Corporation $24,902,584.31 in grants. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, also known as Amtrak, is a for-profit corporation that operates intercity passenger rail services in 46 States and the District of Columbia, in addition to serving as a contractor in various capacities for several commuter rail agencies. ...

Taxpayers Fund Union Raises While the CTA Cuts Service

01/31/2010

In 2009, the CTA received $25 million in direct funding from the state but it still needed to cut service to close a budget deficit after union workers refused to return a 3.5% pay raise.

$1 Million on Household, Laundry and Cleaning Supplies

01/31/2010

The Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Transportation were among the departments that spent the most on household, laundry, and cleaning supplies.

Over $15 Million on Gasoline

01/31/2010

The state of Illinois spent over $15 million on gas, oil, and antifreeze in 2008 and 2009.

Moving Expenses

01/31/2010

The State of Illinois spent over $60K on moving expenses in 2008 and 2009. Find out more here.

$2.85 Million on Medical, Scientific and Laboratory Supplies

01/31/2010

Over 2008 and 2009, the State of Illinois spent more than $2.85 million on medical, scientific, and laboratory supplies. Which departments spent the most? Find out here.

Gauging Illinoiss Performance on a Critical Core Service

01/31/2010

Residents of Illinois demand clear and safe roads. State and local agencies must budget and prepare for the winter season, and then perform up to certain standards when the snow comes. Otherwise, we risk losing money, time and lives.

Over Half a Million Dollars on Subscriptions

01/31/2010

The state spent $532,451.28 on various subscriptions in 2008 and 2009.

$380K on Repair and Maintenance of Aircraft and Boats

01/31/2010

The Department of Transportation spent over $380K on repair and maintenance of aircraft and boats in 2009.

Forage, Farm and Garden Supplies

01/28/2010

The Department of Transportation spent over $450,000 in 2009 on ""forage and farm and garden supplies.""

U.S. Department of Transportation

State Funding for Mass Transit

Taxpayers Fund Union Raises While the CTA Cuts Service

$1 Million on Household, Laundry and Cleaning Supplies

Over $15 Million on Gasoline

Moving Expenses

$2.85 Million on Medical, Scientific and Laboratory Supplies

Gauging Illinoiss Performance on a Critical Core Service

Over Half a Million Dollars on Subscriptions

$380K on Repair and Maintenance of Aircraft and Boats

Forage, Farm and Garden Supplies

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