Illinois Coalition for Jobs, Growth & Prosperity
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The Illinois Jobs Index
Monthly
Every month, the Jobs Coalition presents its Job Index. The Index is researched and presented by the renown economist Geoffrey Hewings, director of the Regional Economics Applications Laboratory at the University of Illinois. The indexes show where Illinois stands in terms of job creation and retention compared to the rest of the Midwest and the nation as a whole. We also offer more detailed information based on several key Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) periodically.
Click above to see the Jobs Coalition TV ad fighting against the governor’s Gross Receipts Tax
Click above to hear one of the Coalition’s radio ads fighting against the governor’s Gross Receipts Tax
Judge rules that governor acted without authority
Lawsuit results in a win for General Assembly & taxpayers
April 15, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Chicago Circuit Court Judge James Epstein has ruled that Governor Rod Blagojevich had no authority to expand Medicaid programs without the approval of the Illinois General Assembly, and ordered the expansion reversed in due haste. The ruling came after two individuals, Ron Gidwitz—Chairman of the Illinois Coalition for Jobs, Growth & Prosperity—and Gregory Baise—President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association—sued the governor on behalf of the Jobs Coalition challenging his authority to act without legislative approval. READ MORE...
From the Chicago Tribune:
Listen up, Governor: No
March 2, 2008
Under some circumstances, the refusal to take "no" for an answer is admirable. It's
a sign of persistence and resolve. Then there's Gov. Rod Blagojevich. A state legislative
panel last week delivered an unmistakable "No" to the governor: You cannot massively
expand health coverage in the state without legislative approval. The vote wasn't
close: 8 to 2. Nor was it a surprise. That's the second time in three months the
panel has delivered the same resounding message. This time lawmakers said, probably
in a moment of wishful thinking, that their latest vote should put an end to the
governor's expensive and illegal health-
From the Springfield State Journal-
Panel again rejects proposed expansion of Family Care plan
Published Wednesday, February 27, 2008
For the second time since last fall, a legislative panel threw a wrench Tuesday into
Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s plan to expand health-
To learn about the Coalition’s lawsuit against the governor, click HERE ...and HERE & HERE to read the filings.