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Tag: finance and budgets

Posted inGovernment and Politics

For recession relief, Chicago should demand more from big business

by Curtis Black August 7, 2020December 10, 2020

Facing steep budget deficits and escalating income inequality, Mayor Lori Lightfoot should consider a graduated payroll tax and other ways to make corporations pay their fair share.

Posted inPerspectives

Public banking can help bridge the racial wealth gap in the post-pandemic recovery

by Ameya Pawar and Harish I. Patel July 7, 2020July 7, 2020
Posted inPerspectives

Fair tax: the other most consequential vote Illinoisans will be making this November

by Curtis Black March 9, 2020March 9, 2020
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

City clinics to get boost in expanded mental health services budget

by Curtis Black November 25, 2019November 25, 2019
Posted inPerspectives

Cities with more black residents rely more on traffic tickets and fines for revenue

by Akheil Singla October 31, 2019November 4, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Countywide income tax could provide ‘revenue that grows with the real economy’

by Curtis Black October 28, 2019October 28, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Lightfoot’s only option to ease perpetual budget deficits may be city income tax

by Curtis Black October 21, 2019October 21, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

A progressive income tax is Illinois’ best shot at solving budget crisis

by Curtis Black May 10, 2018May 10, 2018
Posted inCriminal Justice

Bond court reforms may lead to more punitive pretrial conditions: report

by Jonah Newman October 25, 2017November 8, 2017
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Progressives push alternatives to raise revenue, solve fiscal crises

by Curtis Black March 30, 2017July 20, 2017

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