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Category Archives: State Government
The Next Step to Opening Up the Economy
With the announcement of Washington’s three-phase plan to begin opening up the economy after the COVID-19 lockdown, the focus now shifts to determining the extent to which states and municipalities meet certain “gating criteria” which show how the rate of … Continue reading
Posted in Federalism, State Government, Uncategorized
Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, Social Distancing
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COVID-19 Update: Local Resources
As you are no doubt aware, the Governor issued an executive order requiring people to stay in their homes until April 7th except for the purpose of obtaining essential needs. A fuller explanation of what constitutes “essential need” and those … Continue reading
Posted in State Government, Uncategorized
Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, Food Pantries, State Government
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Debt Option #3: Bankruptcy
BANKRUPT: bank·rupt /ˈbaNGkˌrəpt/ adjective: bankrupt (of a person or organization) declared in law unable to pay outstanding debts. . By all conventional measures, Illinois is bankrupt. The State Supreme Court would disagree, having said in its decision to strike down … Continue reading
Posted in Cost of Government, Public Pensions, State Government
Tagged Bankruptcy, Default, Pension Debt, Public Pensions
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Governor, Let’s Work Together On Controlling the Cost of Government
In his very first Executive Order, Governor Pritzker instructed that: . “Every State Agency shall, within 60 days of the effective date of this Executive Order, conduct a review of (a) all statutory obligations, and (b) all audit findings within … Continue reading
Posted in Cost of Government, State Government
Tagged Budget, Cost of Government, General Assembly, Government, Governor
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Watch Out, Mr. Pritzker. Paying Staff From Your Own Pocket Raises Some Issues.
It’s been reported that J.B. Pritzker is going to double the salaries of his senior staff out of his own pocket. My initial reaction is to say that it’s his money, and if the process is transparent and fully reported, … Continue reading
Posted in Cost of Government, State Government
Tagged Governor, J.B. Pritzker, State Government
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