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  • 02.22.13 - Illinoisans split on how to fix pension crisis

    CARBONDALE — Illinois voters know there is a problem with the state’s public pension system, but they’re divided on what to do about it, so said the results from a poll taken by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale. The in...
  • 02.21.13 - Poll: Pensions a problem, but solutions remain unclear

    CARBONDALE — Illinois voters know there is a problem with the state’s public pension system, but they’re divided on what to do about it, so says the results from a poll taken by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale. The ins...
  • 02.20.13 - Lecture serise will feature Jerry Costello

    CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Jerry F. Costello, a recently retired U.S. Congressman from Southern Illinois, has agreed to deliver a series of lectures for the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute in 2013. Costello’s yearlong service to the Institute will incl...
  • 02.20.13 - Poll: Public opinion favors gun control

    CARBONDALE — More Illinoisans think controlling gun ownership is more important than protecting gun rights, according to the latest results of a poll conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale. The survey of 600 registere...
  • 02.22.13 - Emefiele is making the most of her opportunties as a student.

    Margaretmary Emefiele is making the most of her opportunities as a student. A senior majoring in political science, she is the inaugural recipient of the Jerome Mileur Internship through the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.  The program is designed t...
  • 02.19.13 - Poll: Illinoisans show more support for gun control than rest of nation

    CARBONDALE — More Illinoisans think controlling gun ownership is more important than protecting gun rights, according to the latest results of a poll conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale. The survey of 600 regis...
  • 02.19.13 - Expert on women, politics to speak at SIU

    CARBONDALE — Dianne Bystrom, a leading expert on the role of women and politics, will offer her perspective this month at SIU in Carbondale. Bystrom is director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University. She...
  • 02.17.13 - Simon testing the waters

    The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU released a poll Wednesday showing more than half of the respondents saying they disapprove of the job Gov. Pat Quinn is doing. On the same day, the daughter of the man for whom the institute is named, S...
  • 02.15.13 - Poll: Gay marriage is gaining support;Legalization of medical marijuana also favored

    CARBONDALE — Gay marriage is gaining support in Illinois, as well as use of medical marijuana and abortion rights. Those are the results shown in a poll on social issues recently conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbond...
  • 02.15.13 - But treasure not ready to announce yet

    CARBONDALE — Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford still isn’t ready to make his 2014 bid for governor official. The Pontiac Republican and former state senator said Thursday, during a visit to SIU Carbondale, with the Illinois primary m...
  • 02.14.13 - Poll shows growing support for gay marriage in Illinois

    CARBONDALE - Gay marriage is gaining support in Illinois, as well as use of medical marijuana and abortion rights. Those are the results shown in a poll on social issues recently conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondal...
  • 02.14.13 - Poll: 2014 gov's race up for grabs

      CARBONDALE — The 2014 governor’s race in Illinois could be anybody’s game, according to the results of a new poll conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale. A statewide survey of 600 registered v...
  • 02.14.13 - Poll: 2014 gov's race up for grabs

      CARBONDALE — The 2014 governor’s race in Illinois could be anybody’s game, according to the results of a new poll conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale. A statewide survey of 600 registered v...
  • 02.12.13 - Bystrom to discuss role of women and politics

    CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Dianne Bystrom, a leading expert on the role of women and politics, will offer her perspective this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Bystrom is director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at...
  • 02.06.13 - Illinois has a spending problem

    CARBONDALE —Illinois spends more money per capita today than at any other point in its history, and it still can’t cover all the bills. That was the statement of Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman, who visited SIU Carbondale Tuesday as ...
  • 1.31.13 - John Tillman will examine state's budget crisis

    CARBONDALE - John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute, will discuss Illinois’ ongoing financial crisis next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Tillman will present his ideas on Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Student Center Ballroom...
  • 1.30.13 - Expert: State’s budget crisis can be solved

    CARBONDALE — One of Illinois’ former top financial and policy officials spoke frankly about the state’s budget and pension woes Tuesday at SIU, but said there are enough tools available to fix the problems. Stephen B. Schnorf, former direct...
  • 2.13.13 - New poll shows wide open 2014 govenor's race

    CARBONDALE — The 2014 governor’s race in Illinois could be anybody’s game, according to the results of a new poll conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale. A statewide survey of 600 registered voters from Jan. 27 t...
  • 2.13.13 - New poll shows wide open 2014 govenor's race

    CARBONDALE — The 2014 governor’s race in Illinois could be anybody’s game, according to the results of a new poll conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale. A statewide survey of 600 registered voters from Jan. 27 t...
  • 01.23.13 - Former budget director to discuss pension issues

    CARBONDALE - Stephen B. Schnorf, the former director of the Illinois Bureau of the Budget, will discuss the state’s current budget and pension options next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Schnorf, a senior budget and policy advise...
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