Recovering from a COVID (Spending) Fever
March 15, 2023
When the state of Illinois’ 2022 fiscal year ended on June 30, 2022, the state and the nation had endured more than 27 months of
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Assessing Illinois’ Fiscal Future After an Influx of Federal Funds
March 15, 2023
As the U.S. continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, state governments are faced with the challenge of prudent fiscal management considering
January U of I Flash Index continued to decline slowly
February 1, 2023
Urbana – The U of I Flash Index for January 2023 continued to decline slowly, falling to 103.1 from the 103.3 level in December 2022.
Replenish, Replace, Repair: How Illinois is Using its ARPA Aid
January 25, 2023
In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments across the United States found themselves grappling with a public health crisis while simultaneously experiencing sharp
Was Illinois Debt Disproportionately Penalized by the Market During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
January 19, 2023
For many, their perception of the world changed dramatically in March 2020. On March 13, President Donald Trump signed Proclamation 9994, declaring a national emergency
December U of I Flash Index declined slightly
January 4, 2023
Urbana – After a one-month reprieve, the U of I Flash Index for December continued its slow decline that began in May, falling to 103.3
November U of I Flash Index remained steady at 103.7 after seven months of decline.
December 1, 2022
Urbana – After seven months of decline, The U of I Flash Index for November remained steady at 103.7 compared to October’s reading. “This is
Race and Eviction During the Pandemic
October 5, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic altered almost all aspects of life, including judicial proceedings. In response to the need for social distancing to keep users of the
Why does Illinois’ Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund have a large deficit?
August 18, 2022
The economic disruption brought about by Covid and stay-at-home orders led to an unprecedented rise in unemployment and extreme fiscal stress on states’ unemployment insurance
Carbon Tax Revenues Can be Used to Help Those Who Lose
June 22, 2022
Climate change is not only causing heatwaves and sea level rise but also increasing the frequency and severity of floods, droughts, and forest wildfires. Illinois