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Nov 11, 2021
Hiring issues continue as unemployment rate drops
A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report found 201,000 Illinoisans left their jobs in August alone. But here in Sangamon County, the unemployment rate went…
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Nov 09, 2021
November Public Affairs Minute - Civility
"Sometimes a minute is not enough" That seems to be the case to describe, assess or correct our current state of public and political affairs in this…
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Nov 04, 2021
Mission Control: Misinformation
Photo by camilo jimenez on Unsplash Misinformation has cost us all a lot of time and is increasingly costing us more. Two major issues,…
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Oct 14, 2021
Local economy getting better but still a long way to go
The U.S. economy is getting better, but at a slow rate. A local economist said there is still a way to go before we’re back to pre-pandemic levels.…
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Aug 05, 2021
The Value of Education in Public Affairs for Balancing Truth and Emotions in the 21st Century
August Public Affairs Minute from Dean Robert Smith The Value of Education in Public Affairs for Balancing Truth and Emotions in the 21st Century…
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Aug 05, 2021
The Value of Education in Public Affairs for Balancing Truth and Emotions in the 21st Century
August Public Affairs Minute from Dean Robert Smith Human beings are frail and susceptible to any number of environmental, interpersonal and societal…
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Aug 04, 2021
Dr. Kriz on WGLT Radio at ISU
Dr. Ken Kruz Dr. Ken Kriz, Distinguished Professor of Public Administration on WGLT, NPR at ISU, about “Sales Tax Impact Is Murky For Normal As Rivian…
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Aug 03, 2021
Dr. Betsy Goulet on NPR Illinois
Dr. Betsy Goulet “How to prepare people who help children" is the focus of the conversation with the UIS Child Protection Training Academy (CPTA) director…
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