Analysis of the Governor's Vetoes & What They Mean for Programs Across Illinois (FY2008)
Release: August 1, 2007
Under the Illinois Constitution, the Governor has the veto authority to reduce a portion of or completely eliminate an appropriation made to fund a particular program or service. Through this authority, Governor Blagojevich reduced the FY2008 budget by $470 million. The Report provides an analysis of those budget reductions, and the Fact Sheets provide detailed information on the vetoes.
Analysis of the Fiscal Year 2008 Illinois General Fund Budget Proposal
Release: May 1, 2007
This Report contains CTBA's analysis of the proposed FY2008 General Fund budget, which was introduced by Governor Rod Blagojevich in March of 2007.
Illinois Fiscal System: Frequently Asked Questions
Release: April 4, 2007
Answers to frequently asked questions about Illinois' fiscal system
Funding a Quality Education Requires Fiscal Reform
Release: February 28, 2007
This Fact Sheet provides information on how Illinois could reform its fiscal system to provide equitable education funding.
Issue Brief: The Illinois Structural Deficit (2007)
Release: January 29, 2007
This Issue Brief provides an overview to Illinois' structural deficit, which is a result of the state's flawed fiscal system. An updated Issue Brief was published by CTBA in 2008.