U of IL Institute of Government & Public Affairs
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University of Illinois System public policy research. Nonpartisan. Evidence based. Improving the policy conversation in Illinois and beyond.
Urbana/Chicago/Springfield
Joined April 2009
EVENT: Elizabeth Powers, Associate Director of IGPA, will join a panel on Thursday, February 20 hosted at the Union League Club of Chicago to discuss the economic, economic, social, and legal costs associated with mass deportations. Registration ➡️
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POLICY SPOTLIGHT: A recent study by Alexandra Filindra, IGPA affiliate and Professor of Political Science and Psychology at @thisisUIC, highlights how the idea of firearms in public spaces may produce fear (chilling effects).
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The Illinois House passed the KIND Act, prioritizing a "kin-first approach" in foster care to place children with relatives or close connections. Dr. Geiger of @JaneAddamsColl shares the potential impacts of this new law. nois-foster-care
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Congratulations to IGPA affiliate Betsy Goulet for receiving the Shin Award!
A tireless advocate for vulnerable children is the second Shin Humanitarian Award honoree. Discover who benefits from Betsy Goulet’s “pay-it-forward” choice, and nominate other changemakers for the University of Illinois System award by April 11. 👇
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IGPA has opened its annual Research Scholar Initiative (RSI) applications. Apply by April 25 to be considered ➡️
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The Illinois Flash Index for January fell slightly, to 102.2 from its reading last month of 102.4. “Both the U.S. and Illinois economies remain remarkably stable despite uncertainty about the new administration's economic policy course,” said Fred Giertz.
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IGPA affiliate P.S. Sriraj on the promising results of the limited-stop bus route between downtown Evanston and O’Hare International Airport: "Is this enough of a sample size to convince legislators and decision makers, both in the industry and outside?”
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IGPA affiliate Mary Ellen Mackesy-Amiti’s study in @PLOS highlights the urgent need for harm reduction policies that address non-fatal opioid overdoses, emphasizing expanded access to naloxone and overdose prevention education.
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The FARM Ad Hoc Assistance Proposal aims to establish a permanent framework for delivering emergency aid to farmers, addressing the limitations of current ad hoc programs. However, there are concerns with its design, writes IGPA affiliate Jonathan Coppess.
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A panel of economic experts including IGPA affiliate David Merriman discuss what Trump's proposals and ideas for Medicaid reform mean and how they could impact Illinoisians on @21stShow.
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Richard Kaplan, IGPA affiliate and expert in tax policy, says that it is “filing your taxes is the kind of critical interaction with the government that should be something the government makes easier, if not make available completely without charge.”
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IGPA affiliates Alison Castro Superfine and Benjamin Superfine have been awarded a $4.3 million grant to launch an educational initiative aimed at transforming math teaching and learning in schools across the South Cook County region of Illinois.
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@UofISystem President Tim Killeen will present Fred Wertheimer with the 2025 Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government on Wednesday, April 30, in a ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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Op-ed: Marc Doussard, IGPA affiliate and professor of urban and regional planning, explains the benefits of basic income and its partial adoption during the Covid pandemic in the @news_gazette.
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Anthony Laden talks about his new book, what drew him to study trust, why information trust networks are important, and how mistrust in higher education can impact the public.
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A panel of education policy experts including IGPA Senior Director Ben Superfine discuss what Trump's proposals and ideas for education reform mean and how they could impact Illinois schools on NPR Illinois' @21stShow.
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A $771 million shortfall facing Metra, Pace and the CTA when federal COVID-19 aid runs out in 2026. “I don’t think they will be able to muster enough support to eliminate the service boards, though” said Sriraj.
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Chicago is facing a significant financial challenge as numerous Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts are set to expire in 2025. David Merriman, IGPA affiliate said that “it’s a good thing to let the TIFs expire."
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The Illinois Economic Flash Index for December rose to 102.4 from its reading last month of 102. “While 2024 was eventful in the nation and world, the U S. and Illinois economies showed remarkable stability,” said Fred Giertz, Professor Emeritus.
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