The Policy Shop

The Policy Shop


Episode 31: Obama’s return to Springfield

February 07, 2016

Congressman Peter Roskam previews President Barack Obama’s visit to Springfield. CPS ended pension pickups for Chicago teachers, which the union called “an act of war.” Vinnie Vernuccio, director of labor policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, talks about how West Virginia took steps to become the 26th right-to-work state.
Hosts: Dan Proft & Michael Lucci
Guests: Peter Roskam, Kyle Olson, Vinnie Vernuccio