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The Illinois Economic Policy Institute promotes thoughtful economic growth for businesses and working families.

Alternative State and Local Options to Fund Public K-12 Education in Illinois
By Frank Manzo IV, Jill Manzo, and Robert Bruno

Economic Development

The High Cost of Construction Injuries and Fatalities: A Case Study of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
By Jill Manzo and Frank Manzo IV

Worker Health & Safety

Policies to Reduce African-American Unemployment: Investmetns in Education, Infrastructure, Public Employment, and Housing
By Frank Manzo IV, Jill Manzo, and Robert Bruno

Economic Development

A Highly Educated Classroom: Illinois Teachers Are Not Overpaid
By Jill Manzo, Frank Manzo IV, and Robert Bruno

Economic Development

Illinois' Two-Headed Beast: Unfunded Pension Liabilities and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs
By Frank Manzo IV and Mira Staykova

Economic Development

Gas Taxes in the United States and Globally: Failing to Address Transportation Infrastructure
By Mary Craighead and Jill Manzo

Infrastructure

The Economic, Fiscal, and Social Effects of Kentucky’s Prevailing Wage Law
By Frank Manzo and Kevin Duncan

Prevailing Wage

Road and Bridge Report: Wisconsin vs. Illinois vs. Iowa
By Jill Manzo and Frank Manzo IV

Apprenticeship Training

Nuclear Energy in Illinois: The Foundation of a Clean Energy Future
By Mary Craighead

Infrastructure

Weakening Waukesha County: Prevailing Wage Changes Will Hurt the County
By Jill Manzo

Prevailing Wage