By Mark Fitton
02/17/2016
A bill introduced by state Rep. Andre Thapedi, D-Chicago, would make President Barack Obama’s Aug. 4 birthday Illinois’ 13th paid state holiday.
By Austin Berg
08/13/2015
By Austin Berg
07/21/2015
Failing to pass a balanced budget is of little consequence to the state’s political class.
TAGS: Mike Madigan
By Darlene Senger
06/12/2015
Illinoisans need structure and fairness in their state government. But in Springfield, the rules are often written by the controlling party to its own advantage.
TAGS: budget, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly
By David Giuliani
05/07/2015
Mergers are a no-brainer for communities across the state, but state policy makes it nearly impossible.
The Illinois House of Representatives met yesterday for the first time since being inaugurated on Jan. 9 to adopt the House Rules, HR 34. The most significant change in the rules for the 98th General Assembly is that all bills must receive the approval of the Rules Committee to be sent to substantive committees, where the legislation...
TAGS: house rules
There was very little legislative activity during the past two weeks of veto session in Springfield. However, several bills have been further positioned to move during special session in January, when lame duck legislators will retain voting power, even though they were voted out of office in November. The following is a recap of the...
Last week in Springfield, there was very little legislative activity during the first week of veto session. Such limited action took place that the House canceled Thursday session, and it is rumored that the Legislature will only meet on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week as well. It is expected that the current two-week veto...
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...
