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The Policy Shop

The Policy Shop is a podcast from the Illinois Policy Institute that tackles the most important public policy issues facing our state, hosted by Hilary Gowins.

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These three things could fix Illinois in 2023

These three things could fix Illinois in 2023

The new, 103rd Illinois General Assembly session starts today. What are the key issues incoming lawmakers should address... Read more

11 Jan 2023

14mins

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The Chicago Teachers Union's war on school choice

The Chicago Teachers Union's war on school choice

The Chicago Teachers Union and other teachers' unions oppose Invest in Kids, a tax-credit scholarship program that allow... Read more

3 Jan 2023

8mins

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These new laws take effect in Illinois in 2023

These new laws take effect in Illinois in 2023

The new year will bring new state laws, many of which passed before lawmakers and the public had time to review them. Ho... Read more

20 Dec 2022

12mins

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Why it's the perfect time for Illinois to embrace school choice

Why it's the perfect time for Illinois to embrace school choice

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many Illinois parents to the concept and practice of school choice. What is school choi... Read more

14 Dec 2022

23mins

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How small businesses led Illinois' recovery from covid

How small businesses led Illinois' recovery from covid

Both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses led Illinois' job growth. What policies can the state adop... Read more

7 Dec 2022

11mins

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Why you should run for school board in Illinois

Why you should run for school board in Illinois

The consolidated election will give voters a chance to elect their local school board members, who influence spending on... Read more

29 Nov 2022

10mins

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Election Day 101: Understanding the Illinois ballot

Election Day 101: Understanding the Illinois ballot

Voting polls have opened for the Nov. 8 general election and Illinois residents can cast their in-person votes at locati... Read more

8 Nov 2022

15mins

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How the 'workers' rights amendment' hurts 93% of Illinois workers

How the 'workers' rights amendment' hurts 93% of Illinois workers

With only a few days left until Election Day, Illinois' government unions continue to tout Amendment 1, a proposed const... Read more

2 Nov 2022

12mins

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Debunking the myths behind Illinois' "workers' rights amendment"

Debunking the myths behind Illinois' "workers' rights amendment"

Many misleading narratives surround Amendment 1, the proposed constitutional amendment at the top of the Nov. 8 ballot t... Read more

26 Oct 2022

15mins

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What is the legacy of the Chicago Teachers Union's 2019 strike?

What is the legacy of the Chicago Teachers Union's 2019 strike?

Three years after the Chicago Teachers Union went on its last strike, the CTU maintains that its job is to represent tea... Read more

19 Oct 2022

14mins

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