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States with Higher Minimum Wages Added More Jobs Over the Past Year
States with higher minimum wages have added more jobs over the past 12 months. That’s…
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Illinois Has the Highest Unemployment in the Nation
Illinois now has the highest unemployment rate in the nation, tied with only Alaska. In the month…
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Illinois Would Benefit from Affordable Tuition
State of Illinois needs to invest more – not less – in higher education. A…
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The State of Indiana’s Unions in 2016
This report is the second in a five-part series on the “State of the Unions”…
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The State of Illinois’ Unions in 2016
This report is the first in a five-part series on the “State of the Unions”…
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Rising Wage Inequality in Illinois in 2 Graphs
Inequality is on the rise. A recent ILEPI Economic Commentary shows Illinois’ growing inequality in two…
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Attacks On Prevailing Wage Laws Disproportionally Hurt Veterans
Report Finds That As Hundreds Of Thousands Of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Enter Work Force,…
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A Graduated Income Tax Could Save Illinois
Illinois’ budget crisis can be resolved by raising taxes on the rich and cutting taxes for low-income…
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Responsible Bidder Ordinances Promote Quality Construction
Across America, local units of government are adopting responsible contracting policies. Localities as diverse as…
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The Illinois Manufacturing Story is More of a Mixed Bag Than Some Say
The story of Illinois’ manufacturing is way less cut-and-dried than some think tanks want you…
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Teachers’ Unions Are Associated with Higher Student Test Scores
Educators are the backbone of a strong, well-educated society. High quality and productive educators improve the…
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Transportation Infrastructure in Illinois vs. Texas
Both Texas and Illinois have crumbling roads and bridges that require revenues to repair their…
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