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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
In her latest IGPA policy report, Jacinda Dariotis, professor at Illinois ACES, highlights her research on how just 20 minutes a week of low-cost mindfulness and relaxation programming can support the wellbeing of students, teachers, and parents, as well as boost the economy. bit.ly/4hgLv7G
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Our first PEPP Summit in collaboration with Social & Behavioral Science Institute was a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Chicago to learn more about this year’s cohort and hear about the impact of last year’s projects. csbs.research.illinois.edu/partnerships...
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Every election starts with making sure you’re registered to vote. Take a minute today to register or update your voter registration information at www.vote.gov.
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The latest IGPA policy analysis by authors Julian Reif, David Merriman, Justin Markowski, and Aline Vandenbroeck, examines how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 changes Medicaid and the potential fiscal implications for Illinois. bit.ly/3Unutgu
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Illinois Flash Economic Index posted a modest but unexpected gain in August 2026, rising to 101.5 from 101.2 in July. “The increase was driven by strong state tax revenue growth and a decline in Illinois’ unemployment rate,” said Fred Giertz, Professor Emeritus at Illinois. bit.ly/4cVQOId
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Join us for the 2026 PEPP Summit on Sept. 18 at the Illini Center in Chicago. Learn how PEPP connects Illinois researchers and government agencies to advance evidence-based policy, hear from Fellows, and build connections. Registration: forms.illinois.edu/sec/1989751707
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Congratulations to this year’s Edgar Fellows cohort! Last week’s program was a great success, equipping Illinois’ next generation of ethical leaders with valuable insights, connections, and leadership experiences.
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. At IGPA, our mission to strengthen democracy aligns closely with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's commitment to safe, secure, and accessible elections. www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7NClMYY_CQ
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Congratulations to City of Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen on receiving the 2026 Paul Simon–Jim Edgar Statesmanship Award. The honor was presented during the Edgar Fellows dinner, recognizing her outstanding commitment to public service and collaborative leadership. ow.ly/1Kq550ZxKX5
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Mayor Feinen Named 2026 Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Statesmanship Award Recipient
The City of Champaign is proud to announce that Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Statesmanship Award, a prestigious honor recognizing her ...
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The Illinois Flash Economic Index dipped to 101.2 in July from 101.4 in June, remaining within the stable 101-102 range seen over the past year. Illinois continues to grow above the 100 threshold, but the latest reading suggests economic momentum is slowing. bit.ly/4cbYzt5
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Nominations are still open for the 2027 Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government. Eligible nominees include current or former elected and career public officials, as well as private citizens whose actions or writings advanced ethics in government. forms.uofi.uillinois.edu/sec/893289…
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Science and Technology working group members Elham Buxton (PI) and Ying Chen (Co-PI)'s team has been awarded an NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY grant for studying AI in education. www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/...
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Forty-one public policy leaders from across Illinois have been selected for the highly competitive 2026 Edgar Fellows Program. bit.ly/3T7VALT
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
SBSI and IGPA have announced four new PEPP faculty fellowship projects. Beginning in August 2026, fellows will partner with Illinois government agencies to conduct research on prenatal and postpartum care, violence prevention, LGBTQ+ mental health, and rural broadband policy. bit.ly/3Ro0xPW
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The Fiscal Futures Data Hub has been enhanced with an additional year of data and new measures for tracking inflation-corrected spending over time. The updated hub continues to provide accessible, interactive tools for exploring state revenues, expenditures and long-term trends. bit.ly/4pGc61X
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Illinois reading scores have rebounded, but math proficiency remains a challenge: only 38% of students in grades 3–8 met standards in 2024. A new IGPA Policy Spotlight explores three legislative options to support ISBE’s Comprehensive Numeracy Plan. bit.ly/4bJRJuH
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New report urges Illinois lawmakers to close persistent gaps in mathematics achievement, assist student outcomes - IGPA
The University of Illinois System is the people's university, and IGPA is the people's policy think tank.
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The Illinois Flash Economic Index for June 2026 rose to 101.4 from its 101.1 level in May, ending the fiscal year on a strong note. ow.ly/FF0Z50Zjohj
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Learn more about IGPA's new Small Grant Program for FY 2027: ow.ly/2VQB50ZigH8
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Eligible nominees include current/former officials or private citizens whose work advances ethical government and high public service standards. Open nationwide - anyone may nominate. Submit nominations by August 15. forms.uofi.uillinois.edu/sec/893289261
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
IGPA co-sponsored the State Politics and Policy Conference in Chicago last week. The conference invited research that reflects on 250 years of U.S. state politics to assess past developments and explore how states can shape and sustain democracy in the future. ow.ly/2tS750Zb65i
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In a new IGPA policy report, pediatric anesthesiologist Helen Lee, associate professor of UIC College of Medicine, outlines the vital role fluoridated water plays in preventing tooth decay and protecting Illinois children's health. bit.ly/4xmcINh
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The Illinois Economic Flash Index for May increased slightly after declining for four straight months to 101.1 from its 101 level in April. This relative stability emerged with state revenues and the Illinois unemployment holding steady. ow.ly/Gp6o50Z6kKH
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Rachel Schachter, associate professor of education psychology at UIC, discusses the factors contributing to declining literacy rates and how her research team plans to study differences across school communities. ow.ly/N4k350Z4kGA
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Eve Rips of UIC Law shines a light on the consequences of school discipline, along with two policy recommendations in the latest episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked. youtu.be/8Sd7Bwi1g-E?... Read the full report here: bit.ly/4u9KgfT
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The collateral consequences of school discipline records in Illinois (with Eve Rips)
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The Illinois State Senate has declared July 22, 2026 as Governor Jim Edgar Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of former Governor Jim Edgar's life, his legacy, and his extraordinary career in public service. ow.ly/2LTS50YXIji
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Illinois' Flash Index of Economic Growth slipped to 101.0 in April 2026 from 101.2 in March (102.4 a year ago). Growth continues, but Illinois unemployment has diverged, rising to 5.1% while the U.S. rate holds at 4.3%. ow.ly/6BAu50YTgX5
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
On this episode of the Future Tech & Policy Podcast, the panel examines an AI-related court case, the rise and fall of OpenAI’s Sora app, and what evolving tech—from legal practice to right-to-repair—means for professionals. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzut...
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FTP Ep. 9 - "Practicing" a Profession in the AI Age, Disappearing AI Apps, & Right to Repair
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
@uofilsystem.bsky.social President Tim Killeen presented Dick Durbin with the 2026 Paul H. Douglas Award yesterday in Washington, D.C. Durbin is recognized for bipartisan leadership on immigration, criminal justice, health care, and infrastructure.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 30/04/2026
I got my start in politics interning for Senator Douglas—he inspired generations of public servants, including myself, to serve with honesty and integrity. I am honored to receive the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government presented by @illinoisigpa.bsky.social
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
On episode 8 of the Future Tech & Policy Podcast, the panel dives into rumored “lock-and-key” AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI, the accidental Claude Code leak, and proposed Illinois AI legislation on safety, disclosure, and liability protections. ow.ly/z5wz50YONcr
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
IGPA's latest Policy Spotlight, led by David Merriman of UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, highlights growing Illinois state expenditures. State employee healthcare costs represented the biggest line item increase at 20.6 percent. ow.ly/755R50YNZIe
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen will present U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin with the 2026 Douglas Award on April 29 at a Capitol Hill ceremony in Washington, D.C. Honorees exemplify ethics and fair play in public service. ow.ly/RBul50YNtCT…ment-on-april-29
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The University of Illinois System @uofilsystem.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Last week, the U of I System sent a delegation to Washington, D.C. to meet with our federal legislators and advocate for our education, research, health, and economic development missions. 🏛️ We're grateful for their time, attention, and continued support of the system's initiatives.
The University of Illinois System delegation posing on the steps of the U.S. CapitolUniversity of Illinois System President Tim Killeen holding a microphone with the U.S. Capitol in the background
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
IGPA affiliate Jason Mazzone recently weighed in on Supreme Court birthright citizenship arguments. Read the full news analysis here ➡️ ow.ly/YosS50YFVuX
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In Birthright Case, Trump’s Likely Loss May Not End the Fight
The justices gave respectful consideration to what was once a fringe theory and could rule against it on grounds that would allow Congress to return to the question.
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Deadline approaching: IGPA has opened its annual call for research proposals. This year we are introducing $15,000 small grants. Apply by April 24th to be considered ➡️ ow.ly/ZvHP50Y9xLb
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The Illinois Flash Index for March 2026 declined for the third straight month, falling to 101.2 from its 101.3 level in February. The Illinois economy is still growing at a moderate rate in line with national economic predictions of slow growth in 2026. ow.ly/LxFu50YC3iL
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
UIC College of Education professor Jeremy Riel is developing SkillTree, an AI-enabled platform that helps teachers provide timely, skills-based feedback to students— while keeping educators in control of all instructional decisions. ow.ly/r5m450YyWvQ
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
FTP Podcast (episode 7) AI Agents and Crustacean-Themed Apps, Geo Data for AI Training, & End-to-End Encryption ow.ly/FcfB50YzYzb Co-hosts are Jeremy Riel, Gagandeep Singh, and Zach McDowell.
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
A new report highlights variation in worker protections across Illinois, recommending stronger policies on minimum wage, scheduling, paid leave and gig work. ow.ly/vIIj50YyUwI
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Report highlights variation in worker protections across the state, emphasizes expanding protections to better align state policy with a shifting labor market - IGPA
The University of Illinois System is the people's university, and IGPA is the people's policy think tank.
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
IGPA Affiliate Sheldon Jacobson joined @cnbc.com to break down how TSA funding gridlock is straining airports and workers, making the case for privatized security operations. ow.ly/Ukah50YyUg6
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Sheldon Jacobson: The TSA and travelers are being held hostage
Sheldon Jacobson, Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, says TSA funding gridlock is straining airports and workers, warning of disruptions while advocating for privatized airport security operations.
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
IGPA's Data Hub just expanded with the Illinois Policy Agendas Project, led by EJ Fagan of UIC — a database categorizing Illinois government outputs into 20 policy areas and 220 subtopics. Explore it alongside Fiscal Futures and more: emails.uofi.uillinois.edu/newsletter/4...
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Do advanced AI systems handle high-stakes tasks in computing? IGPA scholars in Science and Technology WG published a preprint on AI's economic risks in computing careers. ow.ly/p5Tp50Ypmzq
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The Illinois Flash Index for February 2026 continued its modest downward trend, falling to 101.3 from its 101.5 level in January. This is the lowest level since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery in Spring 2020. ow.ly/6SAf50YoQ9C
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Apply for the Charles P. Wolff Internship at the Institute of Government & Public Affairs emails.uofi.uillinois.edu/newsletter/2...
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
In our latest report, Suyang Yu, assistant professor at the School of Public Management and Policy, UIS, recommends investments in leadership training, and emergency operations updates are key to improved disaster response. ow.ly/j70o50Ymzuu
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Applications are now open for the Partnerships for Evidence-based Public Policy (PEPP) fellowship program for the 2026–27 academic year. Learn more about the PEPP fellowship and application requirements—the application portal is now open! ow.ly/4rf850Ye1LY
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
IGPA proudly adds the AI Policy Atlas Project, led by Jeremy Riel, a non-partisan tool tracking state AI legislation. Explore it and upcoming projects: ow.ly/5kOz50YcwkV
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
In our latest report, Craig De Voto, Research Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago, examines the future Illinois schools could face as federal COVID-19 funding sunsets. igpa.uillinois.edu/reports/poli...
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IGPA - The University of Illinois System is the people's university, and IGPA is the people's policy think tank.
The University of Illinois System is the people's university, and IGPA is the people's policy think tank.
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Episode four of the Future Tech and Policy podcast covers CES’s “Worst In Show,” federal AI regulation moves, OpenAI’s new risk officer, and Disney bringing its characters to ChatGPT and Sora. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvmF...
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Ep. 4 - FTP Podcast - CES AI Products, Who Regulates AI, AI Preparedness, and Licensed Characters
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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Paula Worthington, an IGPA affiliate and co-author of the latest Policy Spotlight, outlines how a loss in provider taxes could drain of $1.5B of Medicaid revenue. ow.ly/u34850XU0EJ
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The other Medicaid cut: Illinois stares down as much as $1.5B less in provider taxes
Illinois faces a $239 million drop in hospital and managed care organization provider tax revenue, an important mechanism for funding the state's Medicaid program, in 2028 and as much as a $1.5 billio...
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