Fifty Plus One
As nationalized health care teeters on the brink in Congress, it’s worth looking back at President Obama’s previous statements on the “fifty plus one” strategy. You might be surprised to learn that he wasn’t a big fan of it back then—but then again, you might not. You can click the video above to watch.
Common-Sense Reforms for 2010
Illinois is in a fiscal meltdown—so how can we begin to right the ship? Today, the Illinois Policy Institute released its 2010 Economic Reform Agenda, a series of common-sense reforms for our state. You can learn more about the six first steps to better state government here.
In Case You Missed It…
In its Saturday editorial, “A No-Tax Option,” the Chicago Tribune featured the Institute’s budget work. You can read the full editorial, which endorses state budget solutions without a tax hike, here.
Why Are We Stuck in Traffic?
The government is full of “congestion experts” who love to dream up mass transit solutions to our traffic woes. But what if they’re making the problem worse? Join us for breakfast on March 23 with Cato Institute transportation expert Randal O’Toole. For more details or to RSVP, click here.
The Real Pension Solution
Both public employees and taxpayers face a potential raw deal with the state’s pension funding crisis. How can we reconcile the two positions? Kristina Rasmussen offers a detailed look at an innovative pension solution in this week’s Examiner column.
Institute Hits the Capitol
Do Illinois residents really need a license to braid hair? What about red-light cameras that cause more accidents than they prevent? Should Medicaid spending be transparent? Institute experts were down in Springfield this week to testify on three key issues facing Illinois. You can read Kristina Rasmussen’s testimony on Medicaid and here.
Save the Date for the Sammies: April 16, 2010
The Sam Adams Alliance is proud to announce the Sammies on April 16. The event, which features awards for citizen leaders who support free markets and individual liberty, will be held at the Chicago Cultural Center with special guest Andrew Breitbart. Want to learn more or RSVP? Visit http://thesammies.com/attend/