"The state’s desires are linked to Pelosi’s $3 trillion vision because Illinois Democrats are counting on those federal dollars to add to Springfield’s piggy bank. Unchecked, the dynamic could become unaffordable for everyone: More money flowing from Washington would give Illinois pols permission to spend more, and think less about responsible governance."
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.