articles by topic

This index includes every article in First Reading since its inception in 1986, organized by subject matter.  Issues of First Reading from June 2000 to the present are available for download and linked.  Contact the Research Unit for availability of articles from older issues.  Abstracts of reports required to be filed with the General Assembly, which are included in each issue, are not included in this index.

business and economic development

Apprenticeship Tuition Assistance Programs in 10 States-Jun 2019, p. 3

Credit Card Interest Limits-Mar 87, p. 7

Economic Impact of an Illinois SSC-Oct 88, p. 16

Illinois Aquaculture Industry Grows-Sep 88, p. 1

Illinois ResourceNet: A Funding Access Initiative-Jun 2008, p. 1

Minimum-Wage Laws Get Renewed Attention-Mar 2014, p. 8

Plant Closing Issue Remains-Jun 88, p. 10

Prospects for Illinois Hydroponics Industry-Sep 88, p. 3

Summer Illinois Electric Rates are High-Jun 88, p. 4

Survey of Foreign Investments in Illinois-Jun 88, p.1

Selling Illinois Products Abroad-Jun 88, p. 1

Small Business Provides Illinois Jobs-Jan/Feb 93, p. 1

State Helps Minority- and Female-Owned Firms-Jan 89, p. 5

Telecommuters Go to Work Without Leaving Home-Aug 91, p. 1