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🎙️ Podcast: In the inaugural episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, we sit down with Jonathan Coppess, an associate professor of agricultural policy at Illinois, to discuss the potential impact of recently proposed tariffs on Illinois farmers. Full podcast ➡️ bit.ly/4iLo45S
Community leaders and advocates, including Tracy Dace, an IGPA affiliate, will gather tomorrow in Champaign for the “Reimagining Public Safety” town hall to discuss innovative solutions to gun violence and accountability in the firearm industry. ow.ly/cxe150XtB9Q
Community leaders to discuss RIFL Act, gun violence solutions at Champaign Town Hall - Chambana Today
Wednesday’s “Reimagining Public Safety” event will spotlight innovative approaches and accountability in firearm legislation.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Community leaders and advocates, including Tracy Dace, an IGPA affiliate, will gather tomorrow in Champaign for the “Reimagining Public Safety” town hall to discuss innovative solutions to gun violence and accountability in the firearm industry. ow.ly/cxe150XtB9Q
Molly Lamb, executive director of the Center for State Policy and Leadership at UIS, outlines how proposed Illinois legislation can help protect public officials. ow.ly/1gNL50Xt5T3
November 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Molly Lamb, executive director of the Center for State Policy and Leadership at UIS, outlines how proposed Illinois legislation can help protect public officials. ow.ly/1gNL50Xt5T3
Elizabeth Powers, assistant director of IGPA and associate professor of economics at Illinois, estimates Champaign County alone could lose about $3 million per month in SNAP spending, hurting grocery stores and local businesses. ow.ly/qpN050XqFsw
November 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Elizabeth Powers, assistant director of IGPA and associate professor of economics at Illinois, estimates Champaign County alone could lose about $3 million per month in SNAP spending, hurting grocery stores and local businesses. ow.ly/qpN050XqFsw
Matthew Tarduno, assistant professor of economics at UIC, explains the potential impact of the recently passed, sweeping Illinois energy reform package. ow.ly/knkU50XqAgL
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Matthew Tarduno, assistant professor of economics at UIC, explains the potential impact of the recently passed, sweeping Illinois energy reform package. ow.ly/knkU50XqAgL
Congratulation to science and technology working group co-lead Jeremy Riel on receiving the 2025 IEEE Mac Van Valkenburg Early Career Teaching Award. The IEEE award honors early-career educators for innovative, engaging computing instruction.
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Congratulation to science and technology working group co-lead Jeremy Riel on receiving the 2025 IEEE Mac Van Valkenburg Early Career Teaching Award. The IEEE award honors early-career educators for innovative, engaging computing instruction.
James Swartz, PhD, professor at UIC's Jane Addams College of Social Work, explains why hemp regulation is vital for Illinois in our latest Q&A. igpa.uillinois.edu/in-the-news/...
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
James Swartz, PhD, professor at UIC's Jane Addams College of Social Work, explains why hemp regulation is vital for Illinois in our latest Q&A. igpa.uillinois.edu/in-the-news/...
The Illinois Flash Economic Index in October fell to 101.6 from its 101.8 level in September. This indicates a gradual slowing of the Illinois economy over the last several months, but not a major decline. ow.ly/ClP850Xm23h
November 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Illinois Flash Economic Index in October fell to 101.6 from its 101.8 level in September. This indicates a gradual slowing of the Illinois economy over the last several months, but not a major decline. ow.ly/ClP850Xm23h
Jonathan Coppess cautions that ad hoc farm payments, if drawn from USDA programs meant for standard support, may distort input and commodity price signals, hinder market corrections, and expose soybean markets to geopolitical risk, complicating planning. www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-po...
Farm policy expert warns ad hoc payments could destabilize ag markets - Brownfield Ag News
A farm policy specialist says the potential for ad hoc payments to become problematic is massive. Jonathan Coppess leads the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois. “It’s ...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Jonathan Coppess cautions that ad hoc farm payments, if drawn from USDA programs meant for standard support, may distort input and commodity price signals, hinder market corrections, and expose soybean markets to geopolitical risk, complicating planning. www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-po...
🎙️ Check out our latest episode of the Illinois Policy Unpacked podcast, covering the Illinois' transit budget crisis with Paula Worthington and Richard Funderburg. igpa.uillinois.edu/in-the-news/...
October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🎙️ Check out our latest episode of the Illinois Policy Unpacked podcast, covering the Illinois' transit budget crisis with Paula Worthington and Richard Funderburg. igpa.uillinois.edu/in-the-news/...
In our latest report, Richard Funderburg, professor at UIS, and Paula Worthington, senior lecturer at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, discuss Illinois’ transit budget crisis. go.uillinois.edu/Transit-Fund...
October 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In our latest report, Richard Funderburg, professor at UIS, and Paula Worthington, senior lecturer at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, discuss Illinois’ transit budget crisis. go.uillinois.edu/Transit-Fund...
Amy Leman, assistant professor of agriculture leadership at Illinois, explains the potential impacts of House Bill 4895. igpa.uillinois.edu/in-the-news/...
October 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Amy Leman, assistant professor of agriculture leadership at Illinois, explains the potential impacts of House Bill 4895. igpa.uillinois.edu/in-the-news/...
Brian Gaines, Honorable W. Russell Arrington Professor in State Politics at Illinois, talked about the federal shutdown and how it will affect central Illinois on @wcia3news.bsky.social. www.wcia.com/illinois-cap...
October 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Brian Gaines, Honorable W. Russell Arrington Professor in State Politics at Illinois, talked about the federal shutdown and how it will affect central Illinois on @wcia3news.bsky.social. www.wcia.com/illinois-cap...
How has the Make America Healthy Again campaign shaped public views on food and farm policy? New results from the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey reveal little change in support across commodities despite major shifts in food policy debates. farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2025/09/trac...
Tracking Public Perceptions of Payments Across Commodities - farmdoc daily
Maria Kalaitzandonakes, Jonathan Coppess, and Brenna Ellison - In the last year, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) campaign has brought a new public interest and scrutiny of food and agricultural ...
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October 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
How has the Make America Healthy Again campaign shaped public views on food and farm policy? New results from the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey reveal little change in support across commodities despite major shifts in food policy debates. farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2025/09/trac...
In her latest policy analysis, Mina Raj, assistant professor at
@ahsillinois.bsky.social explores the impact of the CARE Act and how it improves outcomes for patients, strengthens health systems, and benefits states.
Read the full analysis here: ow.ly/Lfx250X0htC
@ahsillinois.bsky.social explores the impact of the CARE Act and how it improves outcomes for patients, strengthens health systems, and benefits states.
Read the full analysis here: ow.ly/Lfx250X0htC
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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September 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In her latest policy analysis, Mina Raj, assistant professor at
@ahsillinois.bsky.social explores the impact of the CARE Act and how it improves outcomes for patients, strengthens health systems, and benefits states.
Read the full analysis here: ow.ly/Lfx250X0htC
@ahsillinois.bsky.social explores the impact of the CARE Act and how it improves outcomes for patients, strengthens health systems, and benefits states.
Read the full analysis here: ow.ly/Lfx250X0htC
Sara Gerke, an associate professor at @law.illinois.edu, explains the ethical complications of using AI for mental health treatment and how fractured federal policy can complicate compliance. igpa.uillinois.edu/in-the-news/...
September 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Sara Gerke, an associate professor at @law.illinois.edu, explains the ethical complications of using AI for mental health treatment and how fractured federal policy can complicate compliance. igpa.uillinois.edu/in-the-news/...
IGPA is deeply saddened by the passing of Gov. Jim Edgar. His commitment to good government led to the formation of the Edgar Fellows Program at IGPA, which seeks to inspire collaboration in addressing the state’s major challenges. news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/43...
September 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
IGPA is deeply saddened by the passing of Gov. Jim Edgar. His commitment to good government led to the formation of the Edgar Fellows Program at IGPA, which seeks to inspire collaboration in addressing the state’s major challenges. news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/43...
Jonathan Coppess, associate professor of agricultural policy, critiques Section 10306 of the Reconciliation Farm Bill, warning it expands subsidy loopholes that favor big farms over small and beginning farmers, fueling higher land costs and harm to rural communities. www.farms.com/news/the-rec...
September 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Jonathan Coppess, associate professor of agricultural policy, critiques Section 10306 of the Reconciliation Farm Bill, warning it expands subsidy loopholes that favor big farms over small and beginning farmers, fueling higher land costs and harm to rural communities. www.farms.com/news/the-rec...
The Illinois Flash Index fell again in August to 101.7 from its 101.8 level in July.
“As noted in the past, this may be the soft landing hoped for a year ago when there was fear of a looming recession,” said Fred Giertz, professor emeritus at Illinois. igpa.uillinois.edu/flash-index/...
“As noted in the past, this may be the soft landing hoped for a year ago when there was fear of a looming recession,” said Fred Giertz, professor emeritus at Illinois. igpa.uillinois.edu/flash-index/...
September 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Illinois Flash Index fell again in August to 101.7 from its 101.8 level in July.
“As noted in the past, this may be the soft landing hoped for a year ago when there was fear of a looming recession,” said Fred Giertz, professor emeritus at Illinois. igpa.uillinois.edu/flash-index/...
“As noted in the past, this may be the soft landing hoped for a year ago when there was fear of a looming recession,” said Fred Giertz, professor emeritus at Illinois. igpa.uillinois.edu/flash-index/...
Jonathan Coppess, Illinois professor of agriculture and IGPA affiliate, joins several experts in discussing challenges faced by farmers under climate change and the economic impacts for consumers. ow.ly/vUAq50WPzGE
Is climate change harming corn crops in Illinois? | Illinois Public Media
In this episode, we are talking about challenges faced by farmers under climate change and the economic impacts for consumers. If you have a question for a local scientist on this program, please lea...
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September 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Jonathan Coppess, Illinois professor of agriculture and IGPA affiliate, joins several experts in discussing challenges faced by farmers under climate change and the economic impacts for consumers. ow.ly/vUAq50WPzGE
Jacinda Dariotis, professor of human development/family studies at Illinois, published an analysis on impacts of the pandemic among youth and parents across the U.S. Midwest. This study was completed with the help of a Research Scholar Initiative grant through IGPA. aces.illinois.edu/news/how-cov...
August 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Jacinda Dariotis, professor of human development/family studies at Illinois, published an analysis on impacts of the pandemic among youth and parents across the U.S. Midwest. This study was completed with the help of a Research Scholar Initiative grant through IGPA. aces.illinois.edu/news/how-cov...
IGPA is proud to launch the Data Hub, a new central resource for accessible, research-ready public policy data, debuting with its inaugural project, "Fiscal Futures," led by Professor David Merriman of @uiccuppa.bsky.social. Explore the Data Hub here: ow.ly/e3kg50WLwG1
August 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
IGPA is proud to launch the Data Hub, a new central resource for accessible, research-ready public policy data, debuting with its inaugural project, "Fiscal Futures," led by Professor David Merriman of @uiccuppa.bsky.social. Explore the Data Hub here: ow.ly/e3kg50WLwG1
Sara Gerke, associate professor of law at Illinois and IGPA affiliate, is spearheading the "AI in Cancer Surgery & Care" conference on September 4–5 at the University of Illinois College of Law. Attendance is free, but space is limited: forms.illinois.edu/sec/1702756029.
August 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sara Gerke, associate professor of law at Illinois and IGPA affiliate, is spearheading the "AI in Cancer Surgery & Care" conference on September 4–5 at the University of Illinois College of Law. Attendance is free, but space is limited: forms.illinois.edu/sec/1702756029.
IGPA held its annual staff retreat yesterday at Allerton Park, where the team discussed accomplishments and set goals for the upcoming year. Learn more about the IGPA team at igpa.uillinois.edu/leadership
August 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
IGPA held its annual staff retreat yesterday at Allerton Park, where the team discussed accomplishments and set goals for the upcoming year. Learn more about the IGPA team at igpa.uillinois.edu/leadership
🎙️ On Illinois Policy Unpacked, UIC’s Jeremy Riel explores Illinois’ AI policy landscape, shares goals of IGPA’s new science and technology working group, and discusses how his latest grant supports educators and lawmakers navigating emerging tech. ow.ly/oWCJ50WFm5f
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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August 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🎙️ On Illinois Policy Unpacked, UIC’s Jeremy Riel explores Illinois’ AI policy landscape, shares goals of IGPA’s new science and technology working group, and discusses how his latest grant supports educators and lawmakers navigating emerging tech. ow.ly/oWCJ50WFm5f
In a @crainschicago.bsky.social op-ed, Meg Bates highlights new research showing young adults with a bachelor’s degree earn nearly $30K more than high school grads within 3 years. The study underscores the need for expanded college access and equity-focused policy. ow.ly/YWCM50WEPX2
Opinion: Because going to college pays off, increasing access is urgent
The evidence confirms the financial benefits of getting a college degree, these statewide education leaders write.
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August 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In a @crainschicago.bsky.social op-ed, Meg Bates highlights new research showing young adults with a bachelor’s degree earn nearly $30K more than high school grads within 3 years. The study underscores the need for expanded college access and equity-focused policy. ow.ly/YWCM50WEPX2