Weekly Review Archive

      2007, May

May 29, 2007

COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL REFORM, Groups call on elected officials to prioritize education reform and a fair budget
CTBA ANALYSIS OF THE FY 2008 STATE BUDGET PROPOSAL, Report sites major flaws in Illinois' fiscal system
THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS: THE ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT MAY 2007, The Center for American Progress outlines the key issues affecting working class families in May
IMMIGRATION REFORM, Immigration deal moves ahead in the U.S. Senate
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, Minimum wage, disability rights, poverty reduction, affordable housing

May 22, 2007

COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL REFORM, Groups call on elected officials to prioritize education reform and a fair budget
CTBA ANALYSIS OF THE FY 2008 STATE BUDGET PROPOSAL, Report sites major flaws in Illinois' fiscal system
THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS: THE ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT MAY 2007, The Center for American Progress outlines the key issues affecting working class families in May
IMMIGRATION REFORM, Immigration deal moves ahead in the U.S. Senate
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, Minimum wage, disability rights, poverty reduction, affordable housing

May 15, 2007

COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL REFORM, House Representatives vote to oppose the Governor's Gross Receipts Tax
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, Workforce development, extreme poverty, income tax credits, minimum wage school health centers, TANF
NEW REPORT: STUDY TRACES EFFECTS OF BORROWING IN LOWER-INCOME MARKETS, Previously unavailable data shows how debt hits borrowers
REAUTHORIZING HEAD START, House approves new legislation

May 8, 2007

COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL REFORM, CTBA releases new fact sheets! Chicago Sun-Times shows support for HB/SB 750
CTBA RELEASES NEW REPORT: PENSION BENEFIT SYSTEMS, Study finds switching pension systems would cost taxpayers more
SCHOOL FUNDING REFORM SUPPORTERS RALLY IN SPRINGFIELD, Thousands march, opportunity to speak with legislators
OPPORTUNITY FOR ACTION, Support, funding sought for children's programs
NEW REPORT FROM THE CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES, National group analyses Illinois' gross receipts tax proposal
SPOTLIGHT: METROPOLITAN AREA GROUP FOR IGNITING CIVILIZATION, INC, Community organization, forums link local voices with national call to action
 

May 1, 2007

COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL REFORM, New fact sheet on CODB and support for HB/SB 750
FROM POVERTY TO PROSPERITY, National initiatives call for an end to severe inequality
IMMIGRATION REFORM, May Day, workers' rights and struggles take center stage
GUEST AUTHOR: MEEGAN DUGAN BASSETT, WOMEN EMPLOYED, State student loan portfolio to be sold, a call for transparency
MEETING: TRANSPORTATION, Your voice is needed to help inform transit decisions in your area
NEW RESOURCE: DEALING WITH THE AFTER-EFFECTS OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION, The Sentencing Project publishes a state-by-state guide