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School funding overhaul offers modest tax help, but still short on relief
February 6, 2020 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessIDOR reminds Illinois businesses of minimum wage tax credit available
February 6, 2020 | By Metropolis PlanetIt’s just a bill
February 4, 2020 | By Capitol Fax BlogPaid family leave would benefit parents, babies, economy
February 3, 2020 | By One IllinoisThink Tanks’ Report Calls For Paid Family Leave
February 3, 2020 | By NPR IllinoisTeachers, funding key to higher test scores
January 21, 2020 | By One IllinoisUnion teacher contracts improved education
January 20, 2020 | By Chicago Morning StarMiddle class nailed: Study shows construction apprenticeships rival degrees in earning power
January 17, 2020 | By Global Construction ReviewStudy: Construction apprenticeships lead to higher average pay than college degrees in Illinois
January 16, 2020 | By Construction DiveStudy praises union teacher contracts for improving education
January 13, 2020 | By One IllinoisUnion labor apprenticeships competitive with college
January 6, 2020 | By One IllinoisIllinois Sees Success with Construction Apprenticeship Programs
January 6, 2020 | By ForConstructionPros.comIn Illinois, apprenticeships are on the rise
January 6, 2020 | By The News-GazetteWomen, minorities making gains in apprenticeships
January 6, 2020 | By The News-GazetteIllinois officials remind business owners about tax credit to offset minimum wage hikes
January 6, 2020 | By The Daily HeraldSmall Illinois Businesses Can Claim Tax Credit To Offset Minimum Wage Hike
January 6, 2020 | By WSPY NewsIDOR reminds IL businesses of minimum wage tax credit available this year
January 4, 2020 | By KHQUStudy offers solution for high Illinois property taxes
January 4, 2020 | By Journal StarIllinois Senator Addresses Issue of Marijuana and Firearm Ownership
January 4, 2020 | By GrizzleIllinois Pardons 11,000 Marijuana Convictions as Legal Era Begins
January 4, 2020 | By GrizzleIDOR Reminds Illinois Businesses of Minimum Wage Tax Credit Available This Year
January 3, 2020 | By Illinois.govIL Dept of Labor Urges Workers to Check Their Paystubs For Minimum Wage Increase
January 3, 2020 | By WLDSMinimum wage tax credit available to small businesses in Illinois
January 3, 2020 | By WREXIllinois property taxes have risen to 7th highest nationally. This study has a solution
December 24, 2019 | By Pekin Daily TimesUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reveals funding schools would relieve property taxes
December 23, 2019 | By Chicago Morning StarPritzker signs pension consolidation bill into law
December 23, 2019 | By The Southern IllinoisanYet another fiscal hole we’ve dug ourselves into
December 20, 2019 | By Capitol Fax BlogFunding schools would relieve property taxes
December 19, 2019 | By One IllinoisResearchers suggest more state funding for schools would help lower property taxes in Illinois
December 18, 2019 | By The Southern IllinoisanResearchers suggest more money for Illinois schools would help lower property taxes
December 18, 2019 | By Belleville News-DemocratResearchers suggest more state funding for schools would help lower property taxes
December 18, 2019 | By Capitol News IllinoisSomething we can all agree on: A fair tax
December 4, 2019 | By The Times WeeklyWhy mandated nurse-to-patient ratios have become one of the most controversial ideas in health care
November 29, 2019 | By WHYY PBSWill County outlines plan for infrastructure improvements
November 11, 2019 | By The Times Weekly.comAs Wealth Tax Debate Heats Up, What Does it Mean to Invest in America?
November 9, 2019 | By PoliticusUSASlowik: Will County safety advocates helped secure I-80 funding; now they’re shifting focus to rural routes and warehouse boom
November 8, 2019 | By Chicago TribuneGroup pushing safety on Will County roads great and small
November 1, 2019 | By Chicago TribuneRUSH forum looks at major projects in Will County
October 29, 2019 | By The Herald-NewsApprenticeship enrollment on the rise
September 16, 2019 | By KKOJStudy Finds Apprenticeships Are on the Rise in Minnesota
September 16, 2019 | By Twin Cities BusinessCAPITOL RECAP: The week in news from the Illinois Statehouse
September 14, 2019 | By Herald & ReviewLabor Shortage in Construction Will Affect America’s Growth
September 12, 2019 | By Engineering.comProposed Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Could Help Keep Hospital Fully-Staffed
September 11, 2019 | By HealthLeadersLimiting patients is crucial for nurses’ retention
September 11, 2019 | By Chicago Morning StarMarijuana Legalization Is Beneficial
September 10, 2019 | By Tiger TimesAdvocates for nurse-patient ratio survey backing bill Illinois hospitals still strongly oppose, saying it would lead to hospital closures
September 10, 2019 | By Du Quoin CallStudy urges patient limits to retain nurses
September 10, 2019 | By One IllinoisOpioids and Pain Management in the Construction Industry
September 10, 2019 | By Practical Pain ManagementAdvocates for nurse-patient ratio survey backing bill Illinois hospitals still strongly oppose, saying it would lead to hospital closure
September 10, 2019 | By Marion RepublicanNew Survey Shows Potential Benefits to Nurse Staffing Ratios, IHA Remains Opposed
September 10, 2019 | By Health News IllinoisProposed nurse-to-patient ratio could help keep hospitals fully-staffed
September 10, 2019 | By News Channel 20Survey shows benefits of nurse-patient ratios, but hospitals oppose proposed mandates
September 9, 2019 | By Belleville News-DemocratNew Survey Says IL Nurses Understaffed, Underpaid, and Unsafe
September 9, 2019 | By WLDSMAYOR LIGHTFOOT, meet Springfield — LEGACY OF MARCA BRISTO — HILLARY & CHELSEA to hit Chicago
September 9, 2019 | By PoliticoOrganizations encourage limiting nurse-patient ratio at hospitals
September 8, 2019 | By Daily HeraldNurse-patient ratio advocates tout survey showing benefits of proposed law
September 8, 2019 | By PJ StarNurse-patient ratio advocates tout survey showing benefits of proposed law
September 7, 2019 | By MySuburbanLife.comNurse-patient ratio advocates tout survey showing benefits of proposed law
September 7, 2019 | By Northwest HeraldNational survey on nurse-to-patient ratios bolsters advocates for state law
September 7, 2019 | By The News-GazetteGroup says more nurses means better patient care
September 7, 2019 | By The TelegraphNurse-patient ratio advocates tout survey showing benefits of proposed Illinois law
September 7, 2019 | By The SouthernIllinois hospitals oppose boosting nurse-patient ratio
September 6, 2019 | By Effingham Daily NewsNurse-patient ratio advocates tout survey showing benefits of proposed law
September 6, 2019 | By Capitol News IllinoisResearchers: New Survey Data Supports Higher Nurse Staffing Levels
September 6, 2019 | By NPR IllinoisChicago’s minimum wage $15 an hour?
September 6, 2019 | By Chicago Morning Star$15 an hour — now
September 5, 2019 | By One IllinoisReport On Labor Union Movement Finds Gradual Membership Decline
September 2, 2019 | By WILL Radio Illinois NPRUnions take hit after Janus
September 2, 2019 | By One IllinoisWeed-bill sponsors worry local governments will get greedy
August 22, 2019 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessChicago Airport Slots Would Generate More Revenue Than Existing Machines at Las Vegas McCarran Airport, Study Says
August 21, 2019 | By Casino.orgIn marijuana debate, Decatur city officials would wield power in where pot is sold
May 18, 2019 | By Herald & ReviewMy View: Pritzker tax plan may not be perfect, but what’s the alternative?
May 18, 2019 | By Rockford Register StarIllinois Electric Car Proposal Would Raise Fees to $1K a Year
May 16, 2019 | By NBC5 ChicagoForum examines pros, cons of state legalizing marijuana
May 15, 2019 | By Northwest HeraldQuad-City coalition opposes Iowa’s federal aid swap program
May 13, 2019 | By Quad-Cities TimesCoalition of local workers and businesses say ‘swaps’ are bad for Quad Cities
May 13, 2019 | By WQAD8Crain’s: It’s time to get real about marijuana tax revenue, Illinois
May 10, 2019 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessMarijuana taxes revenue welcome, but don’t make huge dent
May 8, 2019 | By Rockford Register StarGuest View: Safe patient limits make sense
May 7, 2019 | By The State Journal-RegisterColumn: Is a graduated income tax a Trojan horse to soak the middle class? Neigh!
May 7, 2019 | By Chicago TribuneDraft Marijuana Legalization Law Allows Up To 30 Grams, 5 Plants
May 6, 2019 | By Patch.comSmall Illinois Towns Hope Legalized Marijuana Bring More Jobs
May 2, 2019 | By Illinois Public RadioI-80 Inspections Postponed For Several Weeks
May 2, 2019 | By 1340 WJOLWill patient limits help nurses but hurt hospitals?
May 1, 2019 | By Shelbyville Daily UnionThe true size of the deficit should matter most to ‘fair tax’ proponents, Wirepoints’ Glennon reports
April 29, 2019 | By West Cook NewsEfforts to diversify state, labor workforces in Illinois shared at House hearing
April 27, 2019 | By The SouthernEfforts to diversify state, labor workforces shared
April 27, 2019 | By Northwest HeraldHouse panel hears about need for diversity, investment in Illinois labor force
April 26, 2019 | By Herald & ReviewRUSH Meeting: Proposal To Make I-80 Toll Road Met With Resistance
April 25, 2019 | By 1340 WJOLSlowik: With $1 billion in improvements needed, should I-80 near Joliet be a toll road?
April 25, 2019 | By Chicago Tribune‘What is a life worth?’ Nurses, hospitals prepare for showdown in Springfield over nurse-patient ratio proposal.
April 25, 2019 | By Chicago TribuneJoliet’s I-80 Tollway Could Open In 7 Years: RUSH Forum
April 24, 2019 | By Patch.comStaffing nurses would ‘mostly pay for itself,’ says report
April 23, 2019 | By One IllinoisNurse staffing ratios could save Illinois hospitals $1.4B, study finds
April 23, 2019 | By Becker’s Hospital ReviewLegalizing Marijuana Would Benefit Communities of Color
April 17, 2019 | By Loyola PhoenixKnight: These are taxing times
April 16, 2019 | By Pekin Daily TimesWintrust Business Lunch 4/16/19: The Wall Street “Melt Up”, Golf’s Rejuvenation & The New “Bears Fit” Facility
April 16, 2019 | By WGN RadioMost of Illinois is paying too much in taxes.
April 15, 2019 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessThe Fight over Pritzker’s Graduated Income tax: What One New Study Shows
April 15, 2019 | By CLTVFlannery Fired Up: How Lightfoot will combat Chicago violence; Should IL raise taxes on wealthy?
April 12, 2019 | By Fox 32Crashes could cost the state billions
April 11, 2019 | By WCIA.comStand your ground, right to work and bathroom bills: 5 model bills that spark controversy
April 10, 2019 | By USA TodayCar crashes cost Illinois $3.8B a year
April 9, 2019 | By One IllinoisStudy: Car accidents cost the Illinois economy nearly $4 billion a year
April 9, 2019 | By Week.comCar crashes cost Illinois economy an estimated $3.8 billion annually: study
April 9, 2019 | By Heart of Illinois ABCNursing advocates, health administrators square off on bill that would mandate ratios
April 3, 2019 | By Northwest HeraldStudy: Tax Plan Would Narrow Income Gap
April 1, 2019 | By CBS ChicagoStudy finds tax plan would narrow income gap
April 1, 2019 | By The News-GazetteAPNewsBreak: Study finds tax plan would narrow income gap
March 31, 2019 | By Chicago TribuneAPNewsBreak: Study finds tax plan would narrow income gap
March 31, 2019 | By Daily HeraldAPNewsBreak: Study finds tax plan would narrow income gap
March 31, 2019 | By Associated PressStudy: Illinois tax plan would narrow income gap
March 31, 2019 | By The TelegraphNurse-to-patient ratio passes House committee
March 30, 2019 | By The Web TimesNurse-to-patient ratio bill passes House committee
March 30, 2019 | By The PantagraphCapitol News Illinois: Nurse-to-patient ratio passes House committee
March 30, 2019 | By Quad-Cities OnlineBill would move crash-prone portion of I-80, including two bridges over the Des Plaines River, to Illinois Tollway control
March 29, 2019 | By Chicago TribuneNurse-patient ratio passes House committee
March 29, 2019 | By Northwest HeraldLegislation would make Illinois the second state to set minimum staffing for nursing
March 27, 2019 | By The SouthernSteans, McMahon spar over legal pot at Aurora town hall
March 23, 2019 | By Daily HeraldIllinois faces impending nurse shortage
March 21, 2019 | By One IllinoisDebate over mandatory patient limits for Illinois nurses heats up
March 21, 2019 | By Week.comHospitals fighting against bills to establish mandatory nurse patient ratios
March 21, 2019 | By HAI ABCMinimum Nurse-Staffing Mandates Benefit Nurses, Patients, Report Says
March 20, 2019 | By State Journal-RegisterHigher minimum wage hikes pay for workers
March 19, 2019 | By One IllinoisSlowik: Legal pot seems like a done deal. Some want a fair shot at the profits.
March 13, 2019 | By Chicago TribuneHow legal pot is reviving a rural Illinois city named for anti-booze crusader
March 12, 2019 | By Chicago Sun-TimesA tax on how much you drive — could it happen in Illinois?
March 11, 2019 | By Chicago TribuneGOV. J.B. PRITZKER’S MINIMUM WAGE PLAN WILL DRIVE MORE JOBS FROM ILLINOIS
March 6, 2019 | By The Heartland InstituteA Note From Rep. Tarver Illinois needs $15 minimum wage
March 6, 2019 | By Hyde Park Herald‘Cross Bridge At Your Own Risk,’ Local Engineers Warn Drivers Of Joliet Bridge Condition
February 27, 2019 | By CBS ChicagoPritzker banking on $200 million from legal sports betting, but efforts to expand gambling have never been easy in Illinois
February 24, 2019 | By Herald & ReviewPritzker banking on $200 million from legal sports betting, but efforts to expand gambling have never been easy in Illinois
February 23, 2019 | By Chicago TribuneEditorial: Climate right for legalizing marijuana in Illinois
February 20, 2019 | By The PantagraphAmazon’s Pivot Raises Scrutiny of Incentive Deals
February 15, 2019 | By The Wall Street JournalAP FACT CHECK: Mayor hopeful omits context on minimum wage
February 14, 2019 | By Associated PressIs a gas tax increase the key to solving the dilapidated road problem in Illinois?
February 12, 2019 | By Chicago WGN 9Analysis: $15 Minimum Wage No Windfall for Illinois Workers
February 12, 2019 | By WTTW NewsIllinois Senate approves minimum wage increase
February 8, 2019 | By The CourierReport: Illinois should look to U.K. gambling model
February 7, 2019 | By Chicago Daily Law BulletinEvaluating potential Illinois sports wagering legislation
February 7, 2019 | By Casino BeatsIllinois Senate committee approves $15 minimum wage, but sponsor not rushing proposal
February 7, 2019 | By Daily ChronicleCould legal sports gambling mean $100M windfall?
February 7, 2019 | By The Daily JournalMinimum-Wage Hike Would Thrive Outside Chicago
February 6, 2019 | By One IllinoisSports Betting Would Be Beneficial for Illinois’ Economy, New Study Claims
February 6, 2019 | By Casino Games ProPolicy group: Legalized sports gambling could take in $100 million annually
February 6, 2019 | By The PantagraphReport: Legalizing Sports Betting In Illinois
February 6, 2019 | By St. Louis Public RadioWAGE BILL tensions — ENYIA in the hot seat — MENDOZA, PRECKWINKLE tangle over sex harassment
February 6, 2019 | By POLITICOReport: Sports betting could bring in $100 million
February 6, 2019 | By Capitol Fax BlogReport: Legalizing Sports Betting In Illinois
February 5, 2019 | By NPR IllinoisSports gambling could raise $100M in state revenue
February 5, 2019 | By One IllinoisSports betting proposal shows benefits if approved for Illinois
February 5, 2019 | By News Channel 20Sports gambling a good bet for Illinois, new report argues
February 5, 2019 | By Week.comStudy: Legalizing sports betting can increase jobs
February 5, 2019 | By Wand TVSports books take Super Bowl hit
February 5, 2019 | By Stiffs & Georges – A Las Vegas Advisor BlogSports betting proposal shows benefits if approved for Illinois
February 5, 2019 | By WICS/WRSP FOX IllinoisSports gambling could raise $100M in state revenue
February 5, 2019 | By One IllinoisReport assesses proposals to legalize sports betting in Illinois
February 5, 2019 | By Casino City TimesReport: Legalizing Sports Betting In Illinois
February 5, 2019 | By Northern Public RadioAnother Voice: New York needs to define ‘public work’ on construction jobs
February 2, 2019 | By The Buffalo NewsBuilding Progressive Infrastructure
January 31, 2019 | By Center for American ProgressGov. Pritzker plans ahead for Illinois and college students
January 22, 2019 | By The DePauliaSuffolk hires non-construction execs to fulfill tech aspirations
January 17, 2019 | By Construction DiveWhat Legalized Marijuana Could Mean for Illinois
January 15, 2019 | By WTTWIllinois Governor Vows to Work Toward Marijuana Legalization in Inaugural Address
January 15, 2019 | By The Washington TimesDisaster Averted: How Unions Have Dodged the Blow of Janus (So Far)
January 10, 2019 | By In These TimesMarijuana Legalization Effects Pondered by Madison County Health Committee
January 5, 2019 | By The TelegraphForbes List Says Illinois is One of the Next States to Legalize Pot
January 1, 2019 | By The Southern IllinoisanThese States Are Most Likely To Legalize Marijuana In 2019
December 29, 2018 | By ForbesSen.-elect Crowe undecided on marijuana legalization: Wants to consult with local law enforcement
November 26, 2018 | By The IntelligencerA boost for state coffers: Legalized marijuana could be a billion-dollar boon for Illinois
November 25, 2018 | By Saukvalley.comBudget report predicts bleak future for Illinois’ finances
November 24, 2018 | By WSIL TV 3 ABCHundreds of millions of dollars from legal weed will help balance budget, Pritzker says
November 23, 2018 | By Belleville News-DemocratRecreational Pot Legalization On Democrat Lawmakers’ Agenda
November 20, 2018 | By Patch.comWith Pritzker and Madigan on board, Dems push again for pot legalization
November 18, 2018 | By Chicago Sun-TimesHow Much Money Would Marijuana Legalization Make For Illinois?
November 18, 2018 | By Weed NewsLegalizing recreational cannabis in Illinois could be a boon to economy, employment prospects
November 16, 2018 | By The Growth OpMarijuana Legalization Makes Black Market Better in Prohibition States
November 13, 2018 | By ForbesThe People Who Build Our Towns Are Dying of Overdoses More Than Anyone Else
November 12, 2018 | By TONICAfter Pritzker Win, Lawmakers Eye Legalizing Marijuana in Illinois
November 12, 2018 | By CLTVHow Much Business Would Legalizing Weed Actually Bring To Illinois?
November 12, 2018 | By WGN RadioLegal Pot Could Take Illinois Higher
November 11, 2018 | By One IllinoisIllinois could rake in $500 million a year from legal pot, report says
November 9, 2018 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessStudy Touts Economic Benefits of Illinois Weed Legalization
November 9, 2018 | By WROK News Talk 1440Study: Marijuana Legalization Would Benefit Illinois Taxpayers, Economy
November 9, 2018 | By Cannabis Business TimesLegal pot is on the way
November 9, 2018 | By Capitol Fax BlogWith Pritzker win, pot legalization is now in legislators’ hands, but not all are on board
November 8, 2018 | By The Chicago TribuneStudy suggests raising Illinois’ minimum wage to $15/hour would benefit state
October 29, 2018 | By WQAD 8Middle Class Renewal Project examines state minimum wage
October 29, 2018 | By The Daily IlliniStudy: Increasing minimum wage would benefit Illinois
October 29, 2018 | By The News TribuneStudy: Increasing minimum wage would benefit Illinois
October 29, 2018 | By WGNTV 9Correction: Illinois Minimum Wage story
October 29, 2018 | By The StateStudy: Minimum wage increase would benefit Illinois
October 29, 2018 | By Rockford Register StarCorrection: Illinois Minimum Wage story
October 29, 2018 | By Daily HeraldStudy: Increase in minimum wage would benefit Illinois
October 29, 2018 | By Peoria Journal StarWLIP Voice Of Lake County 10/29/18
October 29, 2018 | By WLIP AM 1050Study: Increasing minimum wage would benefit Illinois
October 28, 2018 | By FOX 2 NowStudy: Increasing minimum wage would benefit Illinois
October 28, 2018 | By iHeart RadioStudy: Increasing minimum wage would benefit Illinois
October 28, 2018 | By WSIL TV 3 ABCHigher Minimum Wage Would Boost State Economy
October 25, 2018 | By One IllinoisMinimum wage increase could boost state’s economy
October 25, 2018 | By WAND 17Top Regional News: Study: Minimum wage increase would benefit Illinois
October 25, 2018 | By The Galesburg Register-MailSTATEHOUSE INSIDER: Minimum wage increase would benefit Illinois, study says
October 25, 2018 | By saukvalley.comStudy: Minimum wage increase would benefit Illinois; Chamber of Commerce disagrees
October 25, 2018 | By Herald & ReviewOn right to work and prevailing wage, it’s Walz … or Wisconsin
October 24, 2018 |RESULTS OF THE REPEAL – DID IT WORK?
October 12, 2018 | By Building IndianaJapanese researchers create humanoid bot that installs drywall independently
October 3, 2018 | By Construction DiveMileage fees for Illinois highways: Setting aside the politics
September 30, 2018 | By Chicago TribuneMinnesota Wage Growth Exceeds Neighbors & Rest of the United States
September 12, 2018 | By Workday MinnesotaStates of the Unions
September 12, 2018 | By One IllinoisOp-Ed: Why Unions are More Vital Than Ever for All Workers in New Jersey
September 11, 2018 | By NJ SpotlightRauner Lies on Progressive Tax
September 12, 2018 | By One IllinoisChicago’s Minimum Wage Hike Not a Job Killer, New Study Says
September 7, 2018 | By Chicago TribuneExamining Minnesota Wage Law
August 30, 2018 | By KIMT3 NewsWhy Unions’ Supreme Court Loss May Not Be as Bad as It Seems
August 28, 2018 | By GoverningTwo months after ruling, unions still assessing impact of Janus case
August 26, 2018 | By Chicago Sun-TimesLetter to the editor: Prevailing wage benefits economy
August 26, 2018 | By Trib LiveEditorial: Start Miles-Traveled Tax Study, but as Part of Comprehensive Roads Strategy
August 14, 2018 | By Daily HeraldMissouri Shows Support for Unions
August 8, 2018 | By One IllinoisDangerous Stretch Of I-80 Could See Improvements
August 7, 2018 | By CBS ChicagoIDOT Plans To Fix I-80 Following Will County Forum Held By Concerned Drivers
August 7, 2018 | By CBS ChicagoDiffering fortunes in Wisconsin, Minnesota construction industries stir debate
August 7, 2018 | By Daily ReporterMissouri voters defeat GOP-backed ‘right to work’ law, in victory for unions, Associated Press projects
August 7, 2018 | By The Washington PostIf right-to-work passes: Unions that represent lower-income workers could lose
August 6, 2018 | By St. Louis Business JournalUnions see chance for victory in Missouri on Tuesday after year of setbacks
August 6, 2018 | By Charleston Gazette-MailWisconsin, Minnesota construction gap stirs debate
August 6, 2018 | By Finance & CommerceWhat is Right to Work all about?
August 3, 2018 | By Waynesville Daily GuideTuesday’s vote will decide fate of ‘right to work’ in Missouri
August 3, 2018 | By MissourianBest People Podcast – “Who’s Janus?”
August 1, 2018 | By One IllinoisThe Supremes v. the Unions
August 1, 2018 | By The ProgressiveOpinion: Think Prop A won’t affect you? Think again
August 1, 2018 | By Springfield Business JournalAugust Election: What is Prop A?
August 1, 2018 | By Lake News OnlineOn issue of prevailing wage, Minnesota succeeds where neighboring states have failed
July 30, 2018 | By MinnPostHere’s what Chicago’s higher minimum wage really did
July 26, 2018 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessAs Prevailing Wage Laws Are Being Threatened, New Research Explains Their Importance
July 23, 2018 | By Workday MinnesotaMissouri amends prevailing wage law
July 19, 2018 | By Construction DiveReport: Minnesota prevailing wage law doesn’t bloat budgets
July 17, 2018 | By Construction DiveDo prevailing wage laws for public construction help, or hurt?
July 17, 2018 | By Twin Cities Pioneer PressMinnesota’s prevailing-wage laws a ‘win-win-win,’ researcher says; critics call for changes
July 14, 2018 | By Brainerd DispatchPublic unions will survive the Janus ruling
July 13, 2018 | By Pittsburgh Post-GazetteState mum on number of union opt-outs
July 12, 2018 | By Journal StarThe hard economics of the High Court’s Janus decision
July 10, 2018 | By The Washington TimesChicago workers at minimum wage get raise to $12 hour
July 1, 2018 | By Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect Sunday
July 1, 2018 | By WBBM 780As Chicago’s minimum wage jumps to $12 per hour, who are the winners and the losers?
June 29, 2018 | By Chicago TribuneAfter Janus, 3 ways unions can stay strong
June 29, 2018 | By Chicago Sun-TimesBishops weigh in on SCOTUS union case and workers’ rights
June 29, 2018 | By Catholic News AgencyCourt ruling on unions no lifesaver for Illinois’ sinking finances
June 28, 2018 | By ReutersCourt Ruling on Unions No Lifesaver for Illinois’ Sinking Finances
June 28, 2018 | By U.S. News & World ReportUnion Groups Look to Democrats to Fight Back After Janus
June 28, 2018 | By Public News ServiceSupreme Court Spikes Union Fees in Janus Ruling
June 28, 2018 | By One IllinoisHow Home Care Paved the Way for SCOTUS’ Janus Ruling
June 28, 2018 | By Home Health Care NewsHow a Supreme Court Ruling and Retirement Shifted Healthcare Politics This Week
June 28, 2018 | By Health LeadersSupreme Court Deals Big Setback to Labor Unions
June 27, 2018 | By TIMESupreme Court Deals Big Setback to Labor Unions
June 27, 2018 | By PBSSupreme Court Deals Big Setback to Labor Unions
June 27, 2018 | By WGNTVU.S. Supreme Court Deals Big Setback to Labor Unions
June 27, 2018 | By The Denver PostrTop Court: Unions Can’t Force Government Workers to Pay Fees
June 27, 2018 | By The New York TimesTop court: Unions can’t force government workers to pay fees
June 27, 2018 | By Associated PressTop court: Unions can’t force government workers to pay fees
June 27, 2018 | By The Washington PostTop court: Unions can’t force government workers to pay fees
June 27, 2018 | By The Seattle TimesIs This the End of Public-Sector Unions in America?
June 27, 2018 | By The AtlanticState needs $21 billion annually to repair infrastructure
June 27, 2018 | By The New York TimesOpinion: Janus Decision Reins in Unions’ Political Power
June 27, 2018 | By The New York TimesSupreme Court rules against public employee unions in Janus
June 27, 2018 | By The State Journal-RegisterPublic-Sector Unions Brace for Fallout From Supreme Court Decision on Fees
June 27, 2018 | By The Wall Street JournalSCOTUS ruling throws future of US public sector unions into jeopardy
June 27, 2018 | By Fox NewsWhy the Supreme Court’s Janus decision is good for unions
June 27, 2018 | By Daily NewsSupreme Court delivers major blow to government unions
June 27, 2018 | By Washington ExaminerJanus Supreme Court majority ruling a major blow to union rights
June 27, 2018 | By People’s WorldWill the Supreme Court’s Janus decision sink California unions?
June 27, 2018 | By The Orange County RegisterSupreme Court Deals Blow to Unions by Rejecting Mandatory Fees
June 27, 2018 | By BloombergA local laborer’s take on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against AFSCME
June 27, 2018 | By RiverBender.comBad times ahead for public sector unions
June 27, 2018 | By CapitolFaxState needs $21 billion annually to repair infrastructure
June 22, 2018 | By Rockford Register StarPrevailing wage laws will ultimately prevail
June 22, 2018 | By The HillWhen Did the U.S. Stop Seeing Teachers as Professionals?
June 20, 2018 | By Harvard Business ReviewDecision expected soon in Janus v. AFSCME
June 20, 2018 | By WSILEditorial: Illinois’ economy stacks up to Missouri’s, despite Schmitt’s criticism
June 17, 2018 | By St. Louis Post-DispatchLandmark Supreme Court Decision Coming, And Illinois is Center Stage
June 13, 2018 | By Jacksonville Journal-CourierState needs $21 billion annually to repair infrastructure
May 7, 2018 | By WTTW Chicago TonightClimate change impacts infrastructure
June 13, 2018 | By The Herald-TribuneWill ending union wages on Michigan public projects save money, or just lower pay?
June 12, 2018 | By Bridge MagazineStudy: Indiana Must Do More To Protect Infrastructure From Climate
June 11, 2018 | By WFYI IndianapolisComments: Week of June 11, 2018
June 10, 2018 | By New York MagazinePrevailing wage repeal impact likely to be muted
June 10, 2018 | By Crain’s Detroit BusinessConstruction execs sound off on prevailing wage repeal
June 8, 2018 | By MiBizMichigan may nix prevailing wage law
June 7, 2018 | By Construction DiveUnion Activity Ramps Up in Advance of Supreme Court Decision
June 1, 2018 | By The Wall Street JournalJob Creators? Look to State Universities.
May 30, 2018 | By One IllinoisRauner Bends on Infrastructure Investment
May 30, 2018 | By One IllinoisUnions, anticipating Janus case Supreme Court loss, jump-start recruiting drives
May 29, 2018 | By Chicago Sun-TimesUnions prepare for loss in Supreme Court case on public-employee dues
May 22, 2018 | By Washington ExaminerReport: Anti-worker Janus decision could cost unions 726K members
May 22, 2018 | By People’s WorldCommentary: A Supreme Court ruling for Janus would be judicial activism at its worst
May 21, 2018 | By Chicago TribuneMake Ending ‘fair share’ fees will cost state workers $2,000 a year, study says
May 16, 2018 | By The Sacramento BeeMake Infrastructure a Priority in Illinois
May 14, 2018 | By Ride On RTA ChicagoWashington’s public unions fight to retain influence in face of adverse court ruling
May 11, 2018 | By The News TribuneMorning Shift: The Cost of Janus
May 10, 2018 | By By PoliticoJanus ruling could jar U.S. economy
May 10, 2018 | By One IllinoisHow a Supreme Court Decision This Spring Could Cut Union Rolls by 726,000
May 10, 2018 | By The Wall Street JournalState needs $21 billion annually to repair infrastructure
May 7, 2018 | By Jacksonville Journal-CourierIllinois’ dilemma: Billions in capital needs, but prospects dim for funding plan
May 5, 2018 | By The State Journal-RegisterReport: Illinois needs $21 billion annually to repair infrastructure
May 4, 2018 | By Illinois News NetworkPot for Potholes
May 2, 2018 | By One IllinoisState’s capital needs estimated at $21 billion PER YEAR
May 2, 2018 | By Capitol FaxGuest View: Doing nothing on transportation funding is no longer an option
April 21, 2018 | By The State Journal-RegisterIllinois needs almost $5B annually to meet infrastructure needs
April 12, 2018 | By Construction DiveIllinois Looks For New Ways To Pay For Construction Projects After Federal Funding Loss
April 4, 2018 | By WBBM NewsradioReport shows Illinois needs $4.6b per year to fix roads, bridges and transit
April 4, 2018 | By Roads & Bridges NewsThere should be 5,261 more female CEOs in Illinois
March 22, 2018 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessIllinois study suggests prevailing wage laws help minorities
March 19, 2018 | By WV NewsClaims by right-to-work supporters like a hollow bunny
March 17, 2018 | By Las Cruces Sun NewsRobots Will Impact Construction, Study Predicts
March 17, 2018 | By Tank Transport TraderData Scientist: Labor Shortage Likely Contributes to Opioid Abuse by Construction Workers
March 16, 2018 | By PR NewswireLETTER: Construction wage repeal delivers
March 9, 2018 | By Indianapolis Business JournalConstruction industry builds safeguards against opioids
March 9, 2018 | By Post-BulletinHail the Prevailing Wage!
March 8, 2018 | By Commercial ObserverStudy: Prevailing wage laws move African-American construction workers toward income equality
March 8, 2018 | By Construction DiveFour new opioid reports and studies reveal how serious the crisis is — and how it got that way
March 8, 2018 | By MinnPostOpioid Epidemic: U.S. Midwest Bears Brunt of Drugs Crisis, as CDC Claims Overdoses Increased About 30 Percent Nationwide
March 7, 2018 | By NewsweekMidwest construction industry hit hard by opioid crisis, report shows
March 1, 2018 | By Safety+Health MagazineAld. Pawar launches news outlet to promote ‘unity’ — and ‘disrupt’ conservatives
February 28, 2018 | By Chicago Sun-TimesCould The Supreme Court Really Bust Public-Sector Unions?
February 26, 2018 | By FiveThirtyEightPayday loans generate debate
February 26, 2018 | By The RepublicStudy: Opioid crisis hits construction industry harder than others
February 24, 2018 | By KMA LandRepeal of Indiana’s prevailing wage law fails to deliver results, report finds
February 23, 2018 | By The PeninsulaNew Study Shows Construction Workers are Prone to Opioid Addiction
February 23, 2018 | By KIMT3 NewsConstruction Workers at Risk for Opioid Addiction
February 23, 2018 | By 105.5 The Best Mix KFMT FremontReport finds opioid epidemic hits construction industry hard
February 22, 2018 | By Radio IowaConstruction Hit By Opioid Crisis
February 22, 2018 | By WFAW RadioMidwest Construction Industry Hit Hard by Opioid Epidemic
February 21, 2018 | By WisBusiness.comPrevailing wage crucial for construction workers
February 20, 2018 | By Capitol WeeklyA warning for Missouri: Repealing the prevailing wage on construction jobs hurts workers and the economy
February 20, 2018 | By The Kansas City StarReport: Opioids cost Midwest construction industry billions
February 20, 2018 | By Dayton Daily NewsPrice of Opioid Crisis on Ohio Construction Industry Measured in Death, Dollars, Study Says
February 20, 2018 | By The Columbus DispatchConstruction workers more likely to die from opioid overdoses
February 20, 2018 | By Business RecordRiverview Energy plans $2.5B Indiana coal-to-diesel plant
February 14, 2018 | By Construction DivePrevailing opinion
February 8, 2018 | By Fort Wayne Journal GazetteNew Data on Prevailing Wage Repeal Shows Shrinking Wages, No Savings on Construction Projects
February 1, 2018 | By PR NewswireEditorial: Wages are low enough
January 31, 2018 | By Kokomo TribuneStudy: Repeal of IN Prevailing Wage Law Short on Benefits
January 30, 2018 | By Construction DiveI-80 fatals show unexpected trend
January 30, 2018 | By The Herald-NewsHow Automation May Affect the Construction Trades
January 29, 2018 | By Construction EquipmentWithout prevailing wage laws, guess who loses? Taxpayers.
January 24, 2018 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessHouston Is Being Rebuilt on a Foundation of Wage Theft
January 22, 2018 | By In These TimesReport: Construction Robots Could Kill Millions of Jobs
January 22, 2018 | By US Glass News NetworkReport: Construction Robots Could Kill Millions of Jobs
January 19, 2018 | By Door & Window Market MagazineSTUDY: Automation Could Displace 2.7 Million Construction Workers by 2057
January 18, 2018 | By ForConstructionPros.comSTUDY: Automation Could Displace 2.7 Million Construction Workers by 2057
January 18, 2018 | By Robotics TomorrowFEATURE: Automation’s opportunities and threats
January 17, 2018 | By Construction DiveI-80 analysis finds road design contributes to Joliet crashes
January 16, 2018 | By The Herald-NewsNew study shows I-80 in northeast Illinois needs extensive improvement
January 15, 2018 | By Roads&BridgesHertel: The prevailing wage law is good for Michigan workers, don’t repeal it
January 14, 2018 | By Lansing State Journal‘Solutions sooner rather than later’: Southland leaders gather to discuss I-80 traffic safety
January 12, 2018 | By The Chicago TribuneI-80 Safety Must Be Addressed Now: Town Hall Crowd
January 11, 2018 | By Joliet PatchTremendous Turnout Needed At I-80 Safety Forum, Slocum Says
January 10, 2018 | By Joliet PatchTransportation Policy Analyst Stunned At Number of Fatal Crashes On I-80
January 10, 2018 | By 1340 WJOLOfficials to address I-80 safety during town hall meeting
January 4, 2018 | By Chicago TribunePrivate-sector jobs in Chicago reach 25-year high
January 3, 2018 | By Chicago TribuneLetter to the Editor: Prevailing wage is good policy
December 15, 2017 | By The Alton TelegraphDemocrats push to repeal MI ‘Right to Work’ law
December 13, 2017 | By ABC12Bills to repeal Right-to-Work introduced
December 12, 2017 | By The News-HeraldReport: Climate change to impact Midwest infrastructure
October 30, 2017 | By Ozark Radio NewsClimate change significantly affects Midwest infrastructure, report says
October 25, 2017 | By LandlineMag.comStudy: Climate change endangers Midwest infrastructure
October 23, 2017 | By The Columbia ChronicleReport: While Coasts Grab Headlines, Climate Change Threatens Midwest
October 22, 2017 | By KMA LandHow to Say No to Amazon
October 18, 2017 | By Common DreamsOfficials Warn Climate Change Effecting the Midwest
October 18, 2017 | By KIOWRauner touts higher education advantages despite damage caused by impasse
October 17, 2017 | By Capitol FaxStudy reinforces need for climate change education
October 16, 2017 | By The Columbia ChronicleNew Study Warns of Changing Climate’s Impact on Midwest Infrastructure
October 13, 2017 | By Rock ProductsClimate Change Bringing Severe Impacts to Midwest
October 13, 2017 | By Effingham RadioClimate change threatens Midwest infrastructure, report says
October 13, 2017 | By American InfrastructureGUEST COMMENTARY: Saving Midwest infrastructure from climate change
October 13, 2017 | By Northwest Indiana TimesMDOT: State’s infrastructure is prepared for climate change
October 12, 2017 | By WNEMReport: Midwest Climate Change to be Severe
October 12, 2017 | By Public News ServiceSubsidizing Amazon won’t pay off for Illinois taxpayers
October 12, 2017 | By The Chicago ReporterNew Study Warns of Changing Climate’s Impact on Midwest Infrastructure
October 11, 2017 | By Civil + Structural EngineerWhat Michigan is doing to prepare roads, bridges for climate change
October 11, 2017 | By Michigan RadioClimate Change threatens Midwest infrastructure, report says
October 10, 2017 | By Chicago TribuneStudy: Midwest needs to brace for climate change
October 10, 2017 | By Business RecordNew Study Warns of Changing Climate’s Impact on Midwest Infrastructure
October 10, 2017 | By ForConstructionPros.comAmid state budget stalemate, Metra’s labor costs rose 32 percent in effort to maintain aging equipment
October 6, 2017 | By Chicago TribuneColumn: Unions will face a tough challenge when the Supreme Court says ‘yes!’ to freeloaders
October 5, 2017 | By Chicago TribuneIllinois Is Still Losing People—Especially College Students
September 13, 2017 | By Chicago MagIllinois’ student exodus should drive a higher ed overhaul
September 12, 2017 | By Chicago TribuneStudy: Budget Impasse Hurt Communities With Higher Ed Institutions
September 8, 2017 | By WILL RadioReport shows impact of budget impasse on colleges
September 8, 2017 | By WSIL 3Assessing the Damage: How the state budget impasse hurt our public colleges and universities
September 8, 2017 | By The State Journal-RegisterBudget stalemate’s cost to colleges
September 8, 2017 | By IllinoisHomepage.netOpen thread: Could Chicago actually land Amazon’s second HQ?
September 8, 2017 | By Curbed ChicagoIn tax giveaways to corporations like Amazon, Illinois loses
September 7, 2017 | By The Chicago ReporterToday’s number: 72,000 fewer college students
September 7, 2017 | By Capitol FaxPrevailing wage: Good for workers, good for business
August 28, 2017 | By New England Business MediaMy View: Rockford shortchanged by corporate subsidies
August 27, 2017 | By Rockford Register StarThere’s a better way to create jobs than throwing money at corporations
August 23, 2017 | By Chicago Sun-TimesFrank Manzo IV: Do Corporate Subsidies Deliver as Promised? Not Exactly
August 4, 2017 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessEditorial: Illinois’ economy stacks up to Missouri’s, despite Schmitt’s criticism
July 17, 2017 | By St. Louis Post-DispatchFrank Manzo IV: Lawmakers should consider the social cost of construction wage cuts
June 28, 2017 | By The Cap TimesBillion dollar Illinois infrastructure shutdown will happen June 30 unless there is a last-minute reprieve
June 27, 2017 | By Chicago Construction NewsMarengo interchange continues, Longmeadow stops under IDOT budget shutdown
June 26, 2017 | By The Northwest HeraldPrevailing wage repeal will hurt taxpayers, workers
June 26, 2017 | By Ashland Daily PressLooming shutdown threatens projects big and small
June 23, 2017 | By The Chicago TribuneIllinois budget battle: What’s at stake?
June 21, 2017 | By WSIL ABCCould this finally spark a budget deal?
June 21, 2017 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessIDOT announces road work stoppage due to budget impasse
June 20, 2017 | By WDBR 103.7 FMDemocrats, Veterans Continue Battling Possible Prevailing Wage Repeal
June 20, 2017 | By Wisconsin Public RadioReport: Wage repeal would cost taxpayers more than $300 million a year (UPDATE)
June 20, 2017 | By The Daily ReporterStudy claims prevailing wage repeal could be costly for Wisconsin
June 20, 2017 | By Wisconsin Radio NetworkIDOT special appropriation desired
June 20, 2017 | By Capitol FaxThe Truth About the Prevailing Wage Law
June 10, 2017 | By The Milwaukee CourierChowdhury: Repeal of prevailing wage would hurt Wisconsin economy
June 6, 2017 | By Milwaukee Journal SentinelIs Governor Rauner Deliberately Trying to Turn Illinois Into a Third World Economy?
May 31, 2017 | By The Huffington PostUnion-busting laws hurt all workers
May 30, 2017 | By The Daily HeraldIllinois Tollway board approves $25 million Route 53 study
May 25, 2017 | By The Chicago TribuneTollway committee advances $25 million study of Illinois 53 extension
May 22, 2017 | By The Chicago TribuneLake County officials look for Route 120 congestion relief as Route 53 proposal stalls
May 14, 2017 | By The Chicago TribuneWintrust Business Lunch 4/28/17: Northwestern Engineering, NFL Draft Contracts, & IL Route 53
April 28, 2017 | By WGN RadioMoran: Pro-Route 53 poll results fire a volley in the lingering debate
April 25, 2017 | By The Chicago TribuneIs the tollway getting cold feet on Route 53 extension?
April 24, 2017 | By The Daily HeraldBill Knight: Study: Right-To-Work wrong for workers
April 18, 2017 | By The Register-MailNew study re-affirms Right-To-Work is wrong for workers
April 17, 2017 | By Canton Daily LedgerWages lag but unemployment falls in right-to-work states
April 17, 2017 | By The Washington ExaminerWages slower to grow in Michigan, adjacent Right to Work states
April 16, 2017 | By MiBizStand up for vets by rejecting prevailing wage repeal
April 15, 2017 | By The Springfield News-LeaderAmerican Legion’s mission includes standing up for workers
April 7, 2017 | By The Daily ReporterPrevailing wage law helps construction workers, veterans
March 30, 2017 | By The Des Moines RegisterPrevailing wage is good for veterans and for Missouri
March 23, 2017 | By St. Louis Post-DispatchA matchmaker for skilled manufacturing workers and biz
March 3, 2017 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessVeterans Urge Walker, GOP To Abandon Prevailing Wage Repeal
February 22, 2017 | By Wisconsin Public Radio‘We don’t want to fight here:’ Wisconsin veterans warn prevailing wage law repeal will cost jobs
February 22, 2017 | By FOX 6 NewsGary Wetzel: Repealing Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law would hurt veterans
February 21, 2017 | By The Wisconsin State JournalChowdhury: Walker’s prevailing wage repeal hurts vets
February 19, 2017 | By Milwaukee Journal SentinelLocal logistics firms could pay the price for scuttled trade deal
January 28, 2017 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessRepealing prevailing wage laws hurt veterans
January 21, 2017 | By The Post-CrescentPrevailing wage repeal a con job | Frank Manzo IV
December 20, 2016 | By USA TodayOpinion: How prevailing-wage laws help veterans
December 8, 2016 | By The Chicago Sun-TimesIn Cash-Strapped States, Voters Protect Transportation Funds
November 9, 2016 | By Governing.comGuest Commentary: Apprenticeships beneficial to economy
October 30, 2016 | By The News-GazetteMy View: Stand with labor to rebuild middle class
September 4, 2016 | By Rockford Register StarUnions play significant role in boosting income for people of color, new report shows
September 2, 2016 | By Workday MinnesotaDoes it Pay to Work Union? Yes. And Here’s Proof.
August 25, 2016 | By IBEW Media CenterUnionized Construction Workers in Minnesota Get Back $5.59 For Every Dollar Paid in Dues
August 25, 2016 | By Minnesota Building TradesRauner’s Wage Cut Targets Veterans
June 8, 2016 | By The Southern IllinoisanSupport for Troops should Include Support for Prevailing Wage
June 3, 2016 | By The Herald-NewsNixing Prevailing Wage Hurts Hoosier Veterans
May 29, 2016 | By Northwest Indiana HeraldSoltz: Prevailing Wage is a Veterans Issue
May 21, 2016 | By Huffington PostDo Promises of Jobs Justify Public Stadium Spending?
March 31, 2016 | By Bloomberg BNAIllinois heads backward on income inequality
March 5, 2016 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessLabor Shortage Fix Requires New Outlook, Higher Wages
March 3, 2016 | By Bloomberg BNAPrevailing Wage Laws are Vital to a Healthy Economy and Social Policy
February 10, 2016 | By The Union EdgeCommentary: Rauner is no friend to working families
January 28, 2016 | By The Chicago TribuneAre Illinois taxes really that high? Yes and no
January 26, 2016 | By Crain’s Chicago BusinessIllinois Environmental, Labor Groups Highlight Economic Benefits Of Clean Water Projects
January 7, 2016 | By Progress IllinoisDon’t Scapegoat College Football Players for the Underfunding of American Higher Education
November 16, 2015 | By In These TimesKnight: Prevailing wage still in Rauner’s crosshairs
August 26, 2015 | By Pekin Daily TimesUnions, policy analysts decry prevailing wage repeal
August 3, 2015 | By The Journal StarDo the math: Rauner’s call for repeal of prevailing wage law doesn’t add up
July 16, 2015 | By The Chicago ReporterPrevailing wage repeal is the wrong, and ultimately costly, choice for Michigan
July 7, 2015 | By MLiveCash-Strapped Illinois Getting Shortchanged In Federal Revenues, Report Shows
June 24, 2015 | By Progress IllinoisDebating the Prevailing Wage Law
May 26, 2015 | By Chicago TonightStudy: Illinois Union Membership Down 97,000 Workers Over Past Decade
May 18, 2015 | By Progress IllinoisReport: Rauner’s Proposed Right-To-Work Zones Would Weaken Illinois Economy
April 6, 2015 | By Progress IllinoisBattle over Minimum Wage
May 20, 2014 | By Chicago Tonight
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