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University of Illinois Report Takes the Pulse of Illinois’ Shrinking Middle Class
“Shoring up the middle means making bad jobs better, keeping good jobs good, and supporting…
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Union Membership Declined in “Right-to-Work” States and Increased in Collective-Bargaining States Last Year
“Right-to-work” does NOT increase union membership. Right-to-Work Laws Reduce Union Membership The movement to implement…
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A Responsible Bidder Ordinance is a Protection Plan for Taxpayers
A Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO) is a policy that sets minimal requirements for all contractors…
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The H-2B Guest Worker Program Unnecessarily Lowers Construction Worker Wages in Illinois
The H-2B program grants visas to foreign workers to become employed at U.S. employers for…
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The Illinois Tollway Board Advances the I-294 Central Tri-State Project
The Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) supports the Illinois Tollway Board’s decision to advance the…
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In Support of Route 53/120
The proposed extension of Route 53/120 will bring jobs to Lake County and improve overall…
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The Route 53 Extension Enjoys Broad Support in Lake County and Would Deliver Local Benefits
NEW Study and Poll: The Route 53/120 Highway Extension Reduces Traffic, Boosts Economy, and Has Broad…
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“Right-to-Work” Laws in the Midwest Have Reduced Unionization and Lowered Wages
A new study finds that the introduction of “right-to-work” laws has reduced the unionization rate…
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How Are You Doing This Tax Season?
A new Economic Commentary provides the latest data on full-time workers in Illinois’ labor market,…
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ILEPI Introduces Quarterly Newsletter!
The Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) introduces its quarterly newsletter!
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HB 1002: Investing in Indiana’s Future
Indiana is well-positioned to improve its transportation infrastructure. Providing further investment in the network would support…
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How the Decline of Unions Has Caused Inequality to Rise in Each Midwest State
A new report finds that union decline has resulted in economic redistribution from workers to…
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