Christelle Khalaf

IGPA's Data Hub just expanded with the Illinois Policy Agendas Project, led by EJ Fagan of UIC — a database categorizing Illinois government outputs into 20 policy areas and 220 subtopics. Explore it alongside Fiscal Futures and more: emails.uofi.uillinois.edu/newsletter/45/…

In keeping with the data theme this week... Why are data centers a hot topic for policymakers? Explore their economic benefits and resource demands in today's featured blog post, authored by the GFRC's own Christelle Khalaf!

❄️ Happy Holidays from the GFRC! As we say farewell to 2025 and ring in the new year, we'd like to celebrate the people and partnerships that make our work meaningful. We wouldn't be here without your support-- and for that, we thank you! We wish you a wonderful 2026! ❄️

Have you heard? We recently published a new paper! Written in conjunction with a @UICCUPPA student, Thao Pham, this paper is part of a larger GFRC report, "Planning for Tomorrow: Challenges States Face in Forecasting Long-Term Expenditures". @GFOA @pewtrusts @pbaf_journal (cont.)

From all of us at the Government Finance Research Center, we want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

.@khalaf_chris spoke with @BlockClubCHI about rate changes some utilities are implementing to make sure data centers pay their fair share. Read more:

.⁦⁦@govfinanceUIC⁩ research highlights how funding instability can derail clean energy progress. Via ⁦@ConversationUS⁩ theconversation.com/federal-energy…

Our newest blog examines the Bush Admin’s Hydrogen Fuel Initiative & its impact on EERE R&D priorities👉 gfrc.uic.edu/the-government… For more from our examination of EERE awards over the last two decades, don’t miss our webinar on 3/7 at 11 CST. Register👉 @e202cd47-7a56-4baa-99e3-e3b71a7c77dd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c9075f69…

📢 GFRC will share findings from a project examining R&D funding by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy over the last two decades.📅 Fri, Mar 07 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST. Register to Join: @e202cd47-7a56-4baa-99e3-e3b71a7c77dd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c9075f69… #EnergyResearch #EERE #GovernmentFinance

Happy first day of the fall semester!

Join the Illinois Budgeting for Results Commission for an in-depth discussion of methods for measuring the intangible benefits of state parks and historic sites. The panel includes speakers from @IllinoisDNR, @tpl_org, @SIUC, & @govfinanceUIC.

Got a challenging project? @uicppma students can help! We’re seeking capstone projects from governments & nonprofits for Fall 2024. Collaborate with future public service leaders to address your community’s needs. Submit projects here: gfrc.uic.edu/training/mpa-m… @ILCMA @MyForefront

🚨 Job Opportunity @govfinanceUIC @UICCUPPA @thisisUIC!🚨 We are hiring a graduate student to work on a project examining government funding for energy research.📅 July 15 to Dec 13.📩 For questions or to apply, email ckhalaf@uic.edu. ⏳Apply by July 5.

Congratulations to @khalaf_chris, @govfinanceUIC associate director, on receiving this year's early career award from the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association! At the MCRSA conference, she also presented on state expenditure forecasting. Findings: go.uic.edu/ChallengesFore…

.@govfinanceUIC @thisisuic released a report on the challenges states face in forecasting long-term expenditures, commissioned by @pewtrusts. Among the states interviewed, the most challenging component to forecast was Medicaid. Learn about more findings: go.uic.edu/ChallengesFore…

@kateontransport @sustainILLINOIS @thisisUIC @SloanFoundation Not yet. Will let you know when they are!

@khalaf_chris @sustainILLINOIS @thisisUIC @SloanFoundation Thanks so much for moderating! It was great to learn from the other presenters. Are the drawings from it somewhere online?

A May highlight was moderating this session. Still reflecting on the conversations we had around transitioning to sustainable transportation systems. Thanks to @sustainILLINOIS for this workshop in collaboration with @thisisUIC made possible through funding from @SloanFoundation!

If lithium companies hire local residents for those jobs, @govfinanceUIC's @khalaf_chris said that’s one of the most direct ways that Imperial Valley communities could see benefits kpbs.org/news/economy/2…

<48 hrs in NC for my cousin’s graduation 👩‍🎓 🎉🎊

Plan to attend session 2B! I will be moderating this session on funding, partnerships, & workforce readiness where we will hear from Dr. Can Chen @aysps, Dr. Celeste Chavis @MorganStateU, Dr. Kate Lowe (@kateontransport) @UICCUPPA, & Rev. Courtney Carson @RCCDecaturIL.