Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA)
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On the inaugural Future Tech & Policy Podcast, panelists Jeremy Riel and Ken Suh break down recent AI news. The pair discuss Sora’s new Android video app, a court order for OpenAI chat logs, and more. ow.ly/Gl2U50XAVXT
December 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
On the inaugural Future Tech & Policy Podcast, panelists Jeremy Riel and Ken Suh break down recent AI news. The pair discuss Sora’s new Android video app, a court order for OpenAI chat logs, and more. ow.ly/Gl2U50XAVXT
The Edgar Fellows nonprofit board has appointed former U.S. Congressman and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood as Distinguished Director of Edgar Fellows®. Full press release ➡️ ow.ly/2beU50XBpes
December 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The Edgar Fellows nonprofit board has appointed former U.S. Congressman and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood as Distinguished Director of Edgar Fellows®. Full press release ➡️ ow.ly/2beU50XBpes
The Illinois Flash Economic Index for November rose slightly to 101.7 from its 101.6 level in October. The economy remains in a stable, low-growth mode, continuing the path it has followed for the last several months. igpa.uillinois.edu/flash-index/...
December 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The Illinois Flash Economic Index for November rose slightly to 101.7 from its 101.6 level in October. The economy remains in a stable, low-growth mode, continuing the path it has followed for the last several months. igpa.uillinois.edu/flash-index/...
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
🎙️ 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...
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/...
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
Congratulations to Steven Schwinn, IGPA affiliate and professor of law at UIC, on being selected for the 2025-26 President’s Executive Leadership Program Fellows program.
August 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Congratulations to Steven Schwinn, IGPA affiliate and professor of law at UIC, on being selected for the 2025-26 President’s Executive Leadership Program Fellows program.
The Illinois Flash Index fell slightly again in July to 101.8 from its 101.9 level in June.
“This mirrors the national economy, which remains remarkably stable amid both domestic and international uncertainty,” said Fred Giertz, Professor Emeritus at Illinois. igpa.uillinois.edu/flash-index/...
“This mirrors the national economy, which remains remarkably stable amid both domestic and international uncertainty,” said Fred Giertz, Professor Emeritus at Illinois. igpa.uillinois.edu/flash-index/...
August 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Illinois Flash Index fell slightly again in July to 101.8 from its 101.9 level in June.
“This mirrors the national economy, which remains remarkably stable amid both domestic and international uncertainty,” said Fred Giertz, Professor Emeritus at Illinois. igpa.uillinois.edu/flash-index/...
“This mirrors the national economy, which remains remarkably stable amid both domestic and international uncertainty,” said Fred Giertz, Professor Emeritus at Illinois. igpa.uillinois.edu/flash-index/...
Meicen Sun, a professor of information sciences at Illinois, explains that unlike traditional tariffs, digital controls use data regulations, often framed as national security measures, to shield domestic tech companies, as in the case of the TikTok ban. news.illinois.edu/what-are-the...
July 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Meicen Sun, a professor of information sciences at Illinois, explains that unlike traditional tariffs, digital controls use data regulations, often framed as national security measures, to shield domestic tech companies, as in the case of the TikTok ban. news.illinois.edu/what-are-the...
46 out-of-state agencies, including in Texas, illegally accessed Illinois license plate data to investigate abortion and immigration cases. Sara Gerke, associate law professor at Illinois, warns of growing cross-state data misuse and calls for stronger privacy protections. ow.ly/aCRt50WwRuc
July 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
46 out-of-state agencies, including in Texas, illegally accessed Illinois license plate data to investigate abortion and immigration cases. Sara Gerke, associate law professor at Illinois, warns of growing cross-state data misuse and calls for stronger privacy protections. ow.ly/aCRt50WwRuc