Weekly Review Archive

      2007, January

January 30, 2007

COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL REFORM, Come learn about current initiatives and opportunities in Illinois
IN THE NEWS...Chicago Tribune spotlights the need for school funding reform in Illinois
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, Two proposed initiatives would increase funding opportunities
FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE BILL, Bill lingers in the Senate; opportunity to take action
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, Forum discusses homeless youth and employment program models
RESOURCE: ILLINOIS LEGAL AID ONLINE, Free legal information on the internet
 

January 23, 2007

A SUMMARY OF CTBA'S FISCAL SYMPOSIUM, Event discusses economic importance of public investments in Illinois
COOK COUNTY BUDGET CUTS, Implications for health services and opportunities to take action
STUDY: AFFORDABLE HOUSING, No more waiting: Illinois public housing shortage
FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE BILL, Senate slated to vote on a minimum wage increase this Wednesday
RESOURCE: FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES, Sites open throughout Illinois assist low income families with tax preparation
2007 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR, Key dates and events taking place this legislative session
LEGISLATIVE ROSTER, Tell us what's on your legislative agenda this spring

January 16, 2007

STUDY: ILLINOIS' STRUCTURAL DEFICIT, State's deficit estimated to increase by over $6 billion in the next five years
THE STATE OF POVERTY, How far does $19,307 go in America today?
STUDY: HOMELESSNESS, Homelessness Counts: The facts on homelessness are hard to come by
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, HUD programs, nutrition bill, Family and Medical Leave Act
UPCOMING AUDIO CONFERENCES: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, Conference calls to address transitional jobs and job quality issues
ONLINE TRAINING, Federal budget advocacy made simple
ANTI-HUNGER EVENT, National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference

January 9, 2007

MINIMUM WAGE, This week: Congress to vote on an increase in the federal minimum wage
JOHN BOUMAN NAMED PRESIDENT, Shriver Center taps Bouman to lead organization
PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE, Work. Family. You shouldn't have to choose.
2007 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR, Key dates and events taking place this legislative session
ONLINE RESOURCE, The Chicago Jobs Council launches its new website
EVENT: CTBA's 6TH ANNUAL FISCAL SYMPOSIUM, Register now to reserve you place at this event - January 17, 2007