Quote of the day, February 24
Quote of the day, February 24
Kinnikinnick school board keeps teacher contract under wraps
Kinnikinnick school board keeps teacher contract under wraps
The taxpayers footing the bill will be left in the dark until after the contract is finalized.
Amid dues hikes, AFSCME opt-outs left in the dark on union spending
Amid dues hikes, AFSCME opt-outs left in the dark on union spending
If people are forced to pay money to unions, they should at the very least have easy access to a detailed account of how their money is spent.
Quote of the day, February 23
Quote of the day, February 23
Illinois lawmaker introduces bill to kill death tax
Illinois lawmaker introduces bill to kill death tax
Dollar for dollar, the death tax is likely the most economically harmful tax levied in Illinois.
Quote of the day, February 22
Quote of the day, February 22
Agency fees, the First Amendment and Rauner’s executive order
Agency fees, the First Amendment and Rauner’s executive order
When it comes to collecting ‘fair share’ fees, abolishing the practice would be the only outcome that’s truly fair to workers across the country.
Detailing Rauner’s pension plan
Detailing Rauner’s pension plan
Rauner’s initial pension proposal helps him achieve his goal of a balanced budget without tax increases. But it will take a comprehensive, 401(k)-style reform plan to solve the pension crisis once and for all.
Quote of the day, February 21
Quote of the day, February 21
Growth agenda
Growth agenda
Quote of the day, February 20
Quote of the day, February 20
Rauner’s proposed prison-funding increase must be accompanied by incarceration reform
Rauner’s proposed prison-funding increase must be accompanied by incarceration reform
To get spending under control, Illinois must incarcerate fewer people
Rauner’s proposed budget holds the line on the Illinois health-care spending
Rauner’s proposed budget holds the line on the Illinois health-care spending
Health-care savings come from proposed cuts to state-employee health insurance, reinstating Medicaid reforms and ending duplicative services.
Quote of the day, February 19
Quote of the day, February 19