$14B in federal COVID-19 stimulus propped up Illinois’ budget – Illinois Policy

Federal dollars allowed Illinois to pay its bills and upgrade the state credit rating, but it’s still the worst grade of any state. Without federal assistance, the state budget would’ve been short $14 billion and grown state debt. In addition to federal aid, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed 24 tax and fee increases since taking office, adding $5.24 billion in revenue.

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Gov. Pritzker is using the threat of budget cuts to get more tax hikes passed – Wirepoints joins Tom Miller of WJPF Carbondale

Ted joined Tom Miller of WJPF to talk about the details of Gov. Pritzker’s proposed $52 billion budget, why the state is struggling now that federal covid dollars have run out, the controversy surrounding Tier 2 government pensions, why Illinois’ expensive education system fails to teach children to read, the outrageous demands of the Chicago Teachers Union, and more.

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