Will Congress finally live by the same set of rules under ObamaCare?
Will Congress finally live by the same set of rules under ObamaCare?
If lawmakers begin to enter the ObamaCare exchanges themselves, it will certainly draw attention to the hypocrisy of some lawmakers who have imposed this costly law on Americans. But perhaps more importantly, it could serve as an important lever to force lawmakers to re-examine the most damaging aspects of the law.
By Naomi Lopez Bauman
Government-building bulletin board used for union politics
Government-building bulletin board used for union politics
The flier has nothing to do with wages and benefits earned by state employees, or how their contract is enforced.
By Paul Kersey
SEIU lies to home-based caregivers to stymie flow of opt-outs
SEIU lies to home-based caregivers to stymie flow of opt-outs
SEIU officials are telling caregivers they will lose all benefits, including health insurance and the Medicaid stipend that helps them care for their loved ones, should they opt out of paying union dues, according to training attendees.
By Jim Long
Slow job creation, record food stamps in November
Slow job creation, record food stamps in November
Illinois’ jobs crisis has led to a dependency crisis.
By Michael Lucci
Quinn’s final battle: governor calls special session for comptroller special election, minimum-wage hike
Quinn’s final battle: governor calls special session for comptroller special election, minimum-wage hike
We have yet to see the full schedule for Quinn’s special session, but one thing is for sure, the governor is gearing up for one last battle on very important issues less than a week before a change of leadership.
By Donovan Griffith
Illinois Policy threatened with arrest at union-led trainings
Illinois Policy threatened with arrest at union-led trainings
State police have been threatening staffers from Illinois Policy with arrest because the Service Employees International Union, or SEIU, doesn't want us to tell home-based caregivers about their rights.
By Paul Kersey