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Chicago and Illinois are at a crossroads. Taxes are rising, families are leaving, schools are failing, and public safety is on the line.The Illinois Policy Podcast goes beyond the headlines to bri... more
FAQs about Illinois Policy Podcast:How many episodes does Illinois Policy Podcast have?The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.
October 19, 2022What is the legacy of the Chicago Teachers Union's 2019 strike?Three years after the Chicago Teachers Union went on its last strike, the CTU maintains that its job is to represent teachers. But is that really what CTU does? Director of Labor Policy Mailee Smith reviews how CTU leadership's top priorities do not include representing its adult members nor serving the children in their care....more15minPlay
October 12, 2022The $2B small business tax hike on Illinoisans' ballotsNew research from the Illinois Policy Institute projects that commercial property taxes for Illinois businesses will grow to almost $2 billion by 2026. Amendment 1 on the Nov. 8 ballot would likely increase that amount even more. Illinois Policy Institute Vice President Austin Berg explains why Amendment 1 would make Illinois' notorious business climate even worse. ...more17minPlay
October 04, 2022The truth about Illinois' economyIllinois gubernatorial candidates Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey will face off in their first debate on Thursday, Oct. 6. And the no. 1 issue voters care about right now? The economy. Illinois' economy isn't as rosy as Gov. Pritzker sells it to be. Bryce Hill explains how Illinois' economy is performing and what it means for voters. ...more16minPlay
September 28, 2022Ep. 55: Yes, Amendment 1 will hike your taxes. Here's how.Illinoisans pay the second highest property taxes in the nation. If Amendment 1 passes, not only will that remain status quo, but it’s also expected for taxes to rise significantly. Find out how much your property taxes could go up if Amendment 1 passes at illin.is/taxcalc. Bryce Hill joins the Policy Shop with more. ...more13minPlay
September 21, 2022Ep. 54: Is the 'teacher shortage' a myth?Nationwide, there is a broad, far-reaching narrative that there are not enough teachers and that the teacher shortage is a huge problem to be solved. What is the truth about Illinois? While some districts are struggling, the data from Illinois State Board of Elections show over the last decade, Illinois has 45,000 more teachers but 180,000 fewer students in public schools. Director of Labor Policy Mailee Smith joins the Policy Shop to break down what may be happening. ...more11minPlay
September 13, 2022Ep. 53: Illinois vs. Tennessee: Which state government gets it right?Voters in both Tennessee and Illinois face an Amendment 1 on their respective Election Days. But they're very different amendments with very different outcomes that will drive the two states in very different directions. Mailee Smith tells the Policy Shop how Tennessee's amendment will help bolster its business environment while Illinois' amendment will have the opposite effect....more13minPlay
September 07, 2022Ep. 52: How to find the hidden tax hike on your November ballotAt the very top of the ballot Nov. 8 is a proposed amendment to be added to the Illinois Constitution. Touted by proponents as a way of helping workers, the truth is the amendment would hike taxes on all Illinoisans and cement Illinois' reputation as an un-friendly place to do business. Mailee Smith breaks down everything voters need to know on this episode of the Policy Shop....more14minPlay
August 30, 2022Ep. 51: What's holding back Illinois jobs recovery?Most of the nation has recovered from the pandemic economic downturn, but Illinois hasn’t: the state is still missing nearly 89,000 jobs compared to February 2020. Bryce Hill joins the Policy Shop to talk about what’s affecting Illinois’ job market and hindering its labor force....more15minPlay
August 23, 2022Ep. 50: Why so many parents are leaving Chicago Public SchoolsChicago Public Schools students and families returned for the 2022-23 school year. But with record low enrollment, one-third of those schools will be half-empty. Mailee Smith joins the Policy Shop to share why militant tactics from the Chicago Teachers Union have led to higher CPS costs, lower enrollment and lower test scores. ...more14minPlay
August 16, 2022Ep. 49: More union money floods Illinois politicsIllinois unions members give hundreds of dollars a year to union dues. But most of that money is spent on politics - not representing workers' interests or protecting them. Mailee Smith follows the money. She joins the Policy Shop to show where government union money goes and why Amendment 1 would harm all Illinoisans. ...more13minPlay
FAQs about Illinois Policy Podcast:How many episodes does Illinois Policy Podcast have?The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.