April Colette
April Colette
“The teachers unions are basically playing hardline partisan politics when our children’s education is at stake."
Halloween: Pritzker steals scholarships
Halloween: Pritzker steals scholarships
Another poll finds Illinoisans strongly back school choice scholarships
Another poll finds Illinoisans strongly back school choice scholarships
Democrats’ pollster found Illinois voters strongly support Invest in Kids scholarships for low-income students. The results were similar to other polls, and again tell state lawmakers voters want them to save school choice.
Most Invest in Kids scholarships go to families living on $49K or less for 4
Most Invest in Kids scholarships go to families living on $49K or less for 4
The majority of families who received scholarships from the Invest in Kids program in the 2022-2023 school year earned the equivalent of just $49,025 for a family of four. Over 25% were below the poverty line.
The Policy Shop: Why Springfield should save the Invest in Kids Act
The Policy Shop: Why Springfield should save the Invest in Kids Act
This edition of The Policy Shop is by policy analyst Hannah Schmid. On Tuesday the Illinois General Assembly will begin the fall veto session, when they have a chance to override the vetoes issued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker plus put other bills in motion. The best use of their time this fall is to save...
Pritzker would veto Chicago mayor’s financial transaction tax plan
Pritzker would veto Chicago mayor’s financial transaction tax plan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he would oppose a financial transaction tax that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants as part of his plan for $800 million in new taxes.
Poll: 60% of Illinoisans don’t want Pritzker to run for president
Poll: 60% of Illinoisans don’t want Pritzker to run for president
Most Illinoisans don’t want to see Gov. J.B. Pritzker seek the Oval Office. Just less than a majority of voters support the job Pritzker is doing in Illinois.
Kit Kat, Twix cost less because Halloween treat taxes are tricky in Illinois
Kit Kat, Twix cost less because Halloween treat taxes are tricky in Illinois
A spooky statute in Illinois says sweets made with flour aren’t candy. Halloween shoppers can dodge Illinois’ higher candy tax by checking ingredients.
Why support Illinois school choice? Let them tell you.
Why support Illinois school choice? Let them tell you.
Hear from those involved in Illinois' only school choice program about why Invest in Kids matters and should be saved.
Brandon Johnson’s so-called ‘mansion tax’
Brandon Johnson’s so-called ‘mansion tax’
What Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2024 budget means for Chicagoans
What Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2024 budget means for Chicagoans
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presented his first budget to other city leaders on Oct. 11. While he kept his promise not to raise property taxes, there are other fiscal challenges that will hit taxpayers hard in the future and need to be addressed now.
4,000 low-income Chicago students on verge of losing scholarships
4,000 low-income Chicago students on verge of losing scholarships
Thousands of Chicagoans will soon have their scholarships cut off thanks to political pressure from the Chicago Teachers Union.
What is the Invest in Kids scholarship program, and why it matters
What is the Invest in Kids scholarship program, and why it matters
Over 9,600 low-income students rely on the Invest in Kids scholarship program to attend schools that best fit their needs. Here’s what you need to know about the program and why it is important lawmakers extend the program this fall.
$4.9B in pension, debt costs squeeze essentials from Chicago 2024 budget
$4.9B in pension, debt costs squeeze essentials from Chicago 2024 budget
Pension contributions and debt service now take up 40% of Chicago’s city’s budget.