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Illinois drivers have only a short window to comment on a 26.5 billion capital plan that includes the largest passenger tollway hike in state history. The post Drivers have less than 2 weeks to weigh in on endless toll hikes, years of congestion appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Many public schools in Illinois charge for things such as textbooks and field trips. The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program could help Illinois families cover those costs. The post FSTC donated money can help cover costs for Illinois public school families appeared first on Illinois Policy.
The governor has financially supported political committees in Illinois and across the nation. The post Pritzker spends over 12 million on national politics appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state lawmakers have increased lawmaker pay while approving budgets that raised taxes on Illinoisans. The post Illinois lawmaker salaries rise 33 faster than their constituents’ paychecks under Pritzker appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state lawmakers have increased lawmaker pay while approving budgets that raised taxes on Illinoisans. The post Illinois lawmaker salaries rise 34 faster than their constituents’ paychecks under Pritzker appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Of its own officers and employees, 83 made over 100,000. The post 1-in-3 reject union membership in AFSCME Council 31 appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Lawmakers demand honest pricing from businesses but fail to acknowledge poor budgeting practices on their end. The post Junk fees are bad. So are buried taxes. appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Fare evasion leads to lower revenue and higher crime. Two cities have found a way to fight it. The post Combating fare evasion could help lagging CTA ridership appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has an opportunity to help Illinois students pay for educational resources — at no cost to the state. The post What teachers unions won’t tell you about the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Illinois public schools are teaching fewer students compared to a decade ago, yet taxpayers continue funding a system built for more students. The post Falling birthrates could worsen Illinois’ declining public school enrollment appeared first on Illinois Policy.
