Half of Illinoisans would leave the state if they could, according to a recent Gallup poll. That percentage is the highest of any state in the nation.
Post Tagged with: "Illinois"
February 26, 2014 11:36
Obama’s Home State Shows Disaster of Job Polices
“Illinois has 380,000 fewer people employed now than before the recession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment is still up by nearly 200,000 people, and at least 185,000 people have given up and left the labor force.”
August 23, 2013 06:06
“Progressive” Detroit – The End Game – Is Chicago Next?
Now 130 square miles of sadness.
August 14, 2013 04:35
Blue State Blues – ILL Food Stamp Enrollment 4 x Job Growth
Illinois added nearly 20,000 people to SNAP, in May, while adding only 4,800 payroll jobs.
June 19, 2013 06:23
Illinois Highlights Public Union Pension Death Spiral
Taxpayer contributions to teacher retirements have gone up by 400% since 1998 and are expected to go up another 261% by 2045.
April 9, 2013 07:39
Illinois – Poster Child for Failed Leftist Government
Ruled by Democrats for decades, Illinois ranks 45th when considering fiscal policy, regulatory policy and personal freedom.
November 27, 2012 07:06
European Union and the Failed Welfare State
Could it be that rich and productive countries are tired of subsidizing social welfare, re-distribution of wealth schemes, failed multiculturalism, and sloth?
September 24, 2012 08:51
Only Hope for Bankrupt Blue States is Bailout Paid by Red States
Democrats and unions have controlled California and Illinois for decades. Now they are broke and facing bankruptcy. Their only hope is a federal bailout paid for by states that have been fiscally responsible. In Obama’s second term you can bank on more union bailouts to pay back campaign support.
April 9, 2012 04:38
Illinois Admits $83 Billion in Pension Liabilities, $54 Billion in Retiree Health Liabilities, $9 Billion in Current Unpaid Bills; Who is to Blame?
Illinois has combined $137 billion in pension and healthcare liabilities on top of $9 billion in current unpaid bills. Yet, Illinois legislators will not even ask 6-figure pensioners to pick up a portion of their health premiums.
December 26, 2011 08:34
Liberal tax & destroy and pro-union policies drive out businesses
Businesses have tad it with poor business conditions in two of the most dysfunctional states in the union, California and Illinois.
