Scott Dahl, director of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, said it’s not just the lawmakers; it’s staff, lobbyists, tourists, and more, generating millions of dollars in business for hotels, restaurants, and more. Some lawmakers rent apartments or own houses in Springfield, which also mean local business.
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.