Illinois’ ‘tax hike budget’ gets low marks on state budgeting from Volcker Alliance – Chicago Tribune

April 23, 2019

The nonprofit Volcker Alliance gave Illinois mostly “D” grades and a “D-” in its state-by-state assessment of 2018 fiscal year’s governmental performance. The “D-” was for legacy costs. It’s the lowest mark the nonprofit uses.

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