Moody’s: Janus win potentially credit positive for Illinois
Moody’s: Janus win potentially credit positive for Illinois
A landmark case on worker freedom could have positive effects on Illinois’ fiscal health, according to a leading ratings agency.
Illinois state government stops collecting ‘fair share’ fees for AFSCME, other government worker unions
Illinois state government stops collecting ‘fair share’ fees for AFSCME, other government worker unions
The state will stop deducting agency fees from workers who have opted out of the union, effective immediately.
Worker Freedom
Worker Freedom
Opting out of your union: A ‘how-to’ guide for Illinois teachers, public safety workers and other public employees
Opting out of your union: A ‘how-to’ guide for Illinois teachers, public safety workers and other public employees
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision marked a new era of freedom for public servants in 22 states, including Illinois. Here’s what public sector workers need to do to secure their newly restored rights.
Janus v. AFSCME ruling confirms that government unions are inherently political
Janus v. AFSCME ruling confirms that government unions are inherently political
Illinois Policy Institute research finds government unions often spend more on politics than representation, and political giving skews Democrat
John Tillman: Statement on the Janus v. AFSCME decision
John Tillman: Statement on the Janus v. AFSCME decision
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision today in Janus v. AFSCME, confirming that forced union fees are unconstitutional.
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Janus, restores First Amendment rights to government workers
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Janus, restores First Amendment rights to government workers
In a landmark labor case, the court ruled that forced union fees are unconstitutional. The decision marks the first step toward worker freedom for 5.5 million government employees across the United States – including 370,000 in Illinois.
Illinois government worker unions spend millions on political activities and lobbying
Illinois government worker unions spend millions on political activities and lobbying
Government workers’ union dues are passed on to state and national affiliates, which spend millions of dollars on political activities and lobbying every year.
Janus v AFSCME
Janus v AFSCME
Springfield’s progressive tax supporters would bring tax hikes to their districts under leading proposal
Springfield’s progressive tax supporters would bring tax hikes to their districts under leading proposal
Scrapping Illinois’ flat income tax protection would open the door for massive tax hikes on the state’s middle class.
Former Madigan aide due $130,000 for unused vacation, sick time
Former Madigan aide due $130,000 for unused vacation, sick time
Tim Mapes is also in line for a six-figure pension.
Meet the Illinoisan at the center of a historic Supreme Court case
Meet the Illinoisan at the center of a historic Supreme Court case
A Janus victory would end forced fees for government workers nationwide.
Springfield arena a multimillion-dollar drain on local taxpayers
Springfield arena a multimillion-dollar drain on local taxpayers
As part of a large and growing property tax bill, Springfield area taxpayers have to bail out the Bank of Springfield Center.
Cook County property tax bills set to increase by 5 percent
Cook County property tax bills set to increase by 5 percent
Chicago homeowners will see their property tax bills rise by an average of $110 this summer. But suburban residents and business owners should also prepare for a hike.