A Novel Approach to Budget Planning
In the last few years, the federal government and many state governments have used a similar approach to dealing with the economic downturn: higher taxes and more government spending. Governor Quinn’s proposed tax hikes and his $31 billion Illinois Jobs…
New Searchable Database for Cook County Lobbyists
Cook County will now provide a searchable online database regarding lobbyists’ activities, according to the Daily Herald.
Public Employee Evaluations Access
Gov. Quinn has made an amendatory veto to HB5141, which called for the exemption of all public employee performance evaluations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
The Institute argued against this bill, saying it would threaten transparency in government…
$1.4M for Liquor Control Special Agents
The State of Illinois paid 28 Liquor Control Special Agents $1,418,421 in fiscal year 2008 in combined total wages, with the committee chairman making $56,695.71.
$873K for “Larger” Nuts and Bolts
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) gave an $873,700 grant to “produce the larger nuts and bolts used in construction of wind turbines.”
$1.8 Million to 30 Vocational Instructors
In 2008, the Illinois Department of Corrections employed 30 vocational instructors who made $1,837,058.27 in combined total wages. The highest paid instructor made $86,477.96 and the average wage for the instructors was $61,000. These individuals provide…
$1.5 Million for Legislative Secretaries
In 2008, the Illinois General Assembly employed 54 legislative secretaries who made a combined $1,676,322 in total wages. The highest paid secretary made $46,589.92. These legislative secretaries work in the Illinois House of Representatives supporting individual…
$13 Million for Environmental Protection Engineers
In 2008, the State of Illinois employed 198 environmental protection engineers who made $13,365,880 in combined total wages. The average wage for these employees was $67,504. Sixteen of these employees made over $80,000 and the highest paid employee made $97,000. …
Transparency Improvements In Quincy
On Monday, the council agreed to publish on the city’s website all collective bargaining agreements with unions representing city employees.
1.5 Million in Wages at the Lieutenant Governor’s Office
In 2008, the Lieutenant Governor’s Office employed 52 individuals who made $1,459,269 in combined total wages. The highest paid employee was the Director of Operations who made $77,000 in 2008. Total wages in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office were…
