Descriptive analysis of data on disability and employment for Illinois and neighboring states (Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin) from the American Community Survey (ACS) between the years of 2008 and 2024 was conducted to generate the following data digest. This analysis revealed insights into long-term trends in state-level differences regarding employment and labor market […]
A local business preference ordinance has been proposed to support small businesses, prevent high unemployment, and increase municipal tax revenues in Springfield, Missouri. The ordinance would provide an 8 percent bid credit to law-abiding local businesses bidding on the City’s public works projects.A strong Springfield is built locally by highly trained workers. Awarding public works […]