Both Texas and Illinois have crumbling roads and bridges that require revenues to repair their current transit systems. Which state does it better? It is sometimes claimed that Texas has better infrastructure than Illinois, but a new ILEPI Economic Commentary finds that … Continue reading Transportation Infrastructure in Illinois vs. Texas
This study was originally published on June 22, 2015. CHICAGO- Illinois can no longer afford to be a “donor state,” according to a study by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI). A “donor state” contributes significantly more money in federal … Continue reading Illinois Can No Longer Afford to Be a Donor State
The Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) is currently engaged in providing ongoing support for the Illiana project to be constructed in addition to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) priority projects. The Illiana project would create good jobs, grow the Illinois economy, and plan for Illinois’ future. Among other projects, ILEPI is also currently analyzing the Illinois “Road Fund” and the declining allocation of resources to the fund, evaluating the benefits of doing business in Illinois (as opposed to focusing strictly the costs of doing business), and developing an Economic Gameplan for Illinois for long-term economic success. Please stay … Continue reading What We’re Working On
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