Illinois DCEO gives Amazon tax credits worth $10 million
Illinois DCEO gives Amazon tax credits worth $10 million
With special tax breaks for Amazon, Illinois resorts to sweetheart deals to overcome the effects of the state’s anti-growth policies, leaving smaller businesses to shoulder the full tax and regulatory burden.
By Hilary Gowins
CTU president Karen Lewis calls employee-pension contribution issue “strike-worthy”
CTU president Karen Lewis calls employee-pension contribution issue “strike-worthy”
The president of the Chicago Teachers Union defied the school board to require teachers to pay more of their own retirement costs.
By Ted Dabrowski
Madigan manipulated ballot question to help re-elect Quinn
Madigan manipulated ballot question to help re-elect Quinn
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan admitted that he rigged a minimum-wage ballot question to boost former Gov. Pat Quinn’s re-election chances.
By Hilary Gowins
2011 income tax hike drove wealthier Illinoisans to other states
2011 income tax hike drove wealthier Illinoisans to other states
The average income of people leaving Illinois shot up by $8,000 in the first year of the state’s 2011 income tax hike.
By Michael Lucci
4 reforms to prevent abuse of discretion in child-welfare system
4 reforms to prevent abuse of discretion in child-welfare system
Child-welfare system reforms proposed in a new report from the Family Defense Center would prevent unjust findings of inadequate supervision.
By Jeffrey Schwab
Rauner’s 4 reforms to keep child care subsidy afloat for low-income families
Rauner’s 4 reforms to keep child care subsidy afloat for low-income families
Despite lacking a budget, Gov. Bruce Rauner is continuing CCAP for families currently receiving its services.
Why the White House is opening up about occupational licensing
Why the White House is opening up about occupational licensing
Licensing schemes are inconsistent in numerous ways, with some states imposing strict regulations on a profession while others don't require licensing at all.
By Hilary Gowins