by Emily Dietrich People no longer use the term “Hoover Flags” to describe turned-out empty pockets or “Hooverville” to characterize a tent city. Yet, many Illinoisans may be surprised to learn that the failed policies that discredited President Herbert Hoover are still being implemented today. Jonathan Bean, who is a Professor of History at Southern...
by Aon Hussain With the world watching, the Republican controlled House and the Democrat controlled Senate and President came to an agreement on the debt ceiling that simultaneously raised the debt ceiling and ensured more than two trillion dollars in spending cuts. While this showdown was combative, another duel between Democrats and Republicans looms in...
Institute featured in a story on the state's debt, tax hike, and raises in Springfield.
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives took a bold first step on the journey to saving health care.
By Chris Andriesen
09/23/2010
Introduction Today, Illinois stands at a crossroads. Our state faces mounting debt and troublesome unemployment. Significant budget challenges have been caused and are now intensified by destructive overspending habits and a job-killing regulatory approach. In the midst of this crisis, Illinois citizens and their leaders must turn the state’s affairs around and put Illinois back...
The Transparency Pledge has received bi-partisan support with 6 Republicans and 5 Democrats signing the pledge since April 20th.
The average annual wages for the 164 janitors on the state payroll in 2008 were $41,965.
The Sunshine Commission would provide yet another tool to help root out inefficiencies and waste in Illinois government.
A plank in the Institute's Economic Reform Agenda got a vote in the House. It's a good idea; here's why.
