$1 Million on Delivery of Drugs
$1 Million on Delivery of Drugs
The Department of Public Health spent over $1 million for
2010 Economic Reform Agenda: Six Common-Sense Reforms to Get Illinois Back on Track
2010 Economic Reform Agenda: Six Common-Sense Reforms to Get Illinois Back on Track
The Institute has outlined a series of reforms focused on bringing jobs, responsible spending, and accountable government back to Illinois. Our solutions address some of the root causes of Illinois
Kristina Rasmussen’s Testimony on Medicaid Transparency
Kristina Rasmussen’s Testimony on Medicaid Transparency
On March 4, Kristina Rasmussen testified before the Illinois House of Representatives Family & Children Services Committee about Medicaid transparency.
School Vouchers and the Students Who Use Them – What the Research Says
School Vouchers and the Students Who Use Them – What the Research Says
The Rev. Senator James Meeks has proposed legislation that would create a school voucher program in Illinois. Parents whose children attend the lowest-performing public schools in Chicago would be given the opportunity to instead send their children to a private school, should they see fit. Similar pilot school voucher programs have been created throughout the...
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
Testimony of Brian Costin, Director of Outreach, Illinois Policy Institute Submitted to the Illinois Senate Transportation Subcommittee on Red Light Cameras Regarding Senate Bill 2466 March 2, 2010 Chairperson Sandoval and Vice-Chairperson Sullivan, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Brian Costin, and I am Director of Outreach with the Illinois...
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
The overwhelming majority of the science on red light cameras shows red light cameras clearly don
Governor’s DC Office Expenses
Governor’s DC Office Expenses
The Governor spent over $100K on rent and other expenses for his DC office.
Over $2 Million for Prairie State Power Company
Over $2 Million for Prairie State Power Company
The Department of Commerce gave Prairie State Power Company $2,340,000 in grant money during a three month period from October 2008 through January 2009.
School Vouchers and the Students Who Use Them
School Vouchers and the Students Who Use Them
The Rev. Senator James Meeks has proposed legislation that would create a school voucher program in Illinois. Similar pilot school voucher programs have been created throughout the country and have been thoroughly researched.
Kristina Rasmussen’s Testimony on Hair Braider Licensing
Kristina Rasmussen’s Testimony on Hair Braider Licensing
On March 3, Kristina Rasmussen testified before the Illinois House of Representatives Health Care Licenses Committee about hair braider licensing. She says the current licensing regulations are onerous and stand in the way job-creating entrepreneurs.
$46K for Tele-Serve Brochures
$46K for Tele-Serve Brochures
The Department of Employment Security spent over $46K on brochures for Tele-Serve, the telephone hot-line that assists individuals applying for unemployment benefits.
Obama Is Right and You Are Wrong
Obama Is Right and You Are Wrong
Don't want health care reform the Obama way? Too bad.
Over $5,000 for a Christmas Market
Over $5,000 for a Christmas Market
The Department of Commerce gave $5,000 to an organization in Carlinville, Illinois to support the Annual Christmas Market it puts on.
Over $100K to Vintage Tech Recyclers Inc
Over $100K to Vintage Tech Recyclers Inc
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity gave three grants totaling more than $100,000 to Vintage Tech Recyclers Inc. in 2008.