Quote of the day, August 27
Quote of the day, August 27
Illinois brain drain symptom of a larger problem
Illinois brain drain symptom of a larger problem
As adults are migrating to states with better business climates, so too are new high school graduates.
15 miles could save you …
15 miles could save you …
Illinois is losing taxpayers from every income bracket and age group
Illinois is losing taxpayers from every income bracket and age group
Newly released IRS migration data reveal that high-income earners and prime working-age residents left Illinois in record numbers in 2011 and 2012.
Caterpillar lays off 300 Illinois workers
Caterpillar lays off 300 Illinois workers
The layoffs come amid a dismal manufacturing climate in the Land of Lincoln.
Illinois’ new paint job
Illinois’ new paint job
Springfield’s panhandling prohibition struck down as violation of freedom of speech
Springfield’s panhandling prohibition struck down as violation of freedom of speech
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Springfield’s ban on panhandling unconstitutionally discriminated against certain kinds of speech.
Quote of the day, August 26
Quote of the day, August 26
IRS data reveal 2012 was Illinois’ worst year of taxpayer and wealth migration yet
IRS data reveal 2012 was Illinois’ worst year of taxpayer and wealth migration yet
Newly released data from the IRS reveal that in 2012, Illinois lost more taxpayers and taxpayer wealth to a greater number of states than ever before.
Illinois’ structural imbalance
Illinois’ structural imbalance
U.S. tariffs on sugar drive up costs for American manufacturers and consumers
U.S. tariffs on sugar drive up costs for American manufacturers and consumers
High tariffs in the U.S. raise the price of sugar, driving food manufacturers such as Mondelez International out of the country.
Rauner signs bill helping nonviolent offenders get their records sealed
Rauner signs bill helping nonviolent offenders get their records sealed
A person’s ability to find work is one of the most important factors determining whether he or she stays out of the criminal-justice system.
Illinois House vote on AFSCME arbitration bill cost government unions $5.5 million
Illinois House vote on AFSCME arbitration bill cost government unions $5.5 million
Members of the Illinois House of Representatives who voted for a government-union arbitration bill have received millions from government unions.