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  • Fix the Budget

    It is time to Fix the Budget in Illinois. The Problem Illinois is experiencing a…

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  • Chicago Specializes in These Jobs

    Frank Manzo IV is the Policy Director of the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI). Visit…

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  • Welcome to Frankonomics

    Frank Manzo IV is the Policy Director of the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI). Visit…

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  • Clean Water Means Jobs

    Clean water infrastructure investment promotes a healthy economy. Restoring natural waterways and reservoirs, reducing pollution…

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  • State Policies That Support Employment

    Governments utilize policies to impact the efficiency of labor markets. These policies are designed to…

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  • The Views of Top Economics and Policy Professors in Illinois

    Poll: Illinois’ Top Economics and Policy Professors Support Infrastructure Investment, Anti-Discrimination Laws, Public Education, Marijuana…

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  • Ten Examples of How Unions Can Increase Efficiency

    A new report by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) investigates ten examples of how…

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  • Wages are Higher in Illinois Even After Accounting for the Cost of Living

    Frank Manzo IV is the Policy Director of the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI). Visit…

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  • New Study: Michigan Prevailing Wage Repeal Will Kill Jobs and Hamper Economy

    Frank Manzo IV is the Policy Director of the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI). Visit…

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  • Illinois Can No Longer Afford to Be a Donor State

    This study was originally published on June 22, 2015. CHICAGO- Illinois can no longer afford…

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  • Building a Strong Kane County (Report)

    How prevailing wage works in Kane County: https://www.scribd.com/doc/268164679/How-Prevailing-Wage-Works-in-Kane-County-IL. This report will be uploaded onto the Illinois…

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