The Illinois Policy Institute opposed eight bills and appeared in several committee meetings during the first week of veto session. Our policy team had crucial face time with legislators and discussed our positions on public policy that affects all Illinoisans. We also reached out to many members of the House Republican staff. Here is an...
by Ashley Muchow Ah, finally. The payment the state owed me finally showed up at my doorstep. But, wait. What is this? 3 cents! That’s it? No joke. Our state government has been sending out interest payments via check for overdue vendor remittances that, in some cases, amount to less than the postage it takes...
by Kate Piercy New Jersey Governor Chrisitie’s administration has put out a 57-page report identifying areas where government services could be privatized in order to save tax dollars — 210 million dollars a year, to be exact. According to a report from NorthJersey.com: State parks, psychiatric hospitals and even turnpike toll booths could also be run...
An opportunity to increase transparency and bring about more timely disclosure of public information.
