Government Budgets

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Disputed budget figures part of state’s problem

This editorial discusses findings in the Civic Federation’s analysis of the Governor Quinn’s FY2012 budget proposal for the State of Illinois.

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Chicago Group Rejects Much of Illinois Budget

This article discusses the Civic Federation’s analysis of the State of Illinois FY2012 proposed budget. It highlights the Federation’s reasons for rejecting the budget plan, which include a budget gap of $2.4 billion and a dependence on…

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Cook County’s Request to Close Oak Forest Hospital Rejected by State Board

A key component of Cook County’s plan to remake its public health system was rejected by a State of Illinois board on May 10, 2011, adding to concerns that the County might have difficulties implementing its FY2011 budget. At a meeting in…

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Investments in Transportation Dominate State Capital Spending

  The State of Illinois’ largest area of capital investment, transportation projects, received a funding boost this week when the federal government announced additional grants to support high-speed rail projects in Illinois. The U.S…

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Quinn’s 2012 Budget

Civic Federation President Laurence Msall discusses Governor Quinn’s FY2012 budget and pension reform in this roundtable discussion.

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Mike McConnell: 5-09-11

Mike McConnell interviews Civic Federation President Laurence Msall about the Federation’s analysis of the…

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Report finds Quinn's proposed budget unbalanced

Civic Federation President Laurence Msall discusses the Federation’s analysis of the State of Illinois’…

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Quinn budget hole twice as big as reported by: Civic Fed

In this blog post, Crain’s columnist Greg Hinz discusses the Civic Federation’s analysis of Governor Quinn’s…

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Chicago business counting on Emanuel to deliver

How the administration of City of Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel will support Chicago-area business is the focus of this article. The Civic Federation says that the City faces a major challenge in a budget gap of at least $500 million…

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Tax Watchdog Group: State Budget Much Worse Than Quinn Says

In this interview, Civic Federation President Laurence Msall discusses the Federation’s analysis of…