Illinois’s Tort Climate Ranked 4th Worst in the Country
Illinois’s Tort Climate Ranked 4th Worst in the Country
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Regulatory Roadblocks: Clearing the Path for Illinois Entrepreneurs
Regulatory Roadblocks: Clearing the Path for Illinois Entrepreneurs
The Problem Want to be a hair braider? Get a license. Already a pizza restaurateur? Raise your prices. Starting a business? First prove to the state there is a “need” for your product. Like flowers? Don’t even think about trying to sell them on the street—it’s not allowed. And, don’t dare try to start a...
Private Sector Salaries Shrinking
Private Sector Salaries Shrinking
by Kate Piercy According to a USA TODAY analysis of government data, “paychecks from private business shrank to their smallest share of personal income in U.S. history during the first quarter of this year.” On the other hand, government-provided benefits, including Social Security and unemployment insurance, for example, rose to record high levels during the first three...
How Pro-Growth is IL’s Congressional Delegation?
How Pro-Growth is IL’s Congressional Delegation?
The average 2009 score for Illinois
Illinois Among Worst States for Business
Illinois Among Worst States for Business
Illinois is ranked the 6th-worst place to do business in the country by Chief Executive magazine.
Illinois Economic Outlook Drops from 44th to 47th
Illinois Economic Outlook Drops from 44th to 47th
Illinois falls further behind in the 2010 ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness review of the states.
Minimum Wage Laws Hurt the Young & Low-Skilled
Minimum Wage Laws Hurt the Young & Low-Skilled
Gov. Quinn should rethink his minimum wage position. Advocating for a higher minimum wage is a short-term political gimmick that does long-term detrimental harm to the people it pretends to help.
Tax Credits For New Jobs
Tax Credits For New Jobs
Is tax credits for new jobs good policy? Do credits work? Are there better options?
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 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.
Mercatus Report on Freedom in the 50 States
Mercatus Report on Freedom in the 50 States
How free are we in Illinois?
Scary. Very Scary.
Scary. Very Scary.
Things don't look so rosy for job growth in the Prairie State.
Mercatus Report on Freedom in the 50 States
Mercatus Report on Freedom in the 50 States
How free are we in Illinois?
Bad Roads, Bad Economies and Winners
Bad Roads, Bad Economies and Winners
More lessons from Haiti for the American economy.