Massachusetts ‘millionaires tax’ cost the state $4 billion in departing income

By Bryce Hill

04/22/2026

The vast majority of that loss came from high-income earners leaving the state.

Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses

By Benjamin Hines

04/17/2026

Despite reforms, litigation continues over the country’s toughest such law.

Pritzker could unlock $1 billion for Illinois students

By Lilly Rossi

04/14/2026

The governor should say yes to a program that would provide donated education money for Illinois families.

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FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

03/17/2026

Illinois students could soon benefit from scholarship money to help them find a tutor, attend ACT or SAT prep sessions, pay tuition, get special education services or assist with other academic needs. That will happen in Illinois only if Gov. J.B. Pritzker lets the state’s schoolchildren benefit from the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, established...

Testimony: Scholarship program a ‘remarkable opportunity’

By Josh Bandoch

03/13/2026

Cook County’s commissioners can voice support for education funding to students across the state

An easy way to get more education money for Illinois

By Mailee Smith

03/09/2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants more federal funding. A new program would provide donor money— but he must opt in.

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Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

By Ravi Mishra, Tom Demmer

02/12/2026

Pro-growth policies and fiscal responsibility can ensure Illinois’ long-term budget health. Here’s how state leaders can do it.

Most states already say ‘yes’ to donations for students

By Lilly Rossi

02/02/2026

At least 28 states have already said they plan to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program to let donors provide extra academic help to their students.

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

By LyLena Estabine

01/13/2026

Causes, costs, how to set the state free

Budget cap could have saved Chicago $600M

By Geoff Feinstein

10/24/2025

Chicago’s budget has grown much faster than inflation, leaving taxpayers to endure higher costs without receiving better services. Implementing a spending cap linked to inflation could have kept costs under control, helping prevent future deficits

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Massachusetts ‘millionaires tax’ cost the state $4 billion in departing income

Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses

Pritzker could unlock $1 billion for Illinois students

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

Testimony: Scholarship program a ‘remarkable opportunity’

An easy way to get more education money for Illinois

Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

Most states already say ‘yes’ to donations for students

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

Budget cap could have saved Chicago $600M

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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