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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Tag: pension

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

To win support from voters and the City Council, the mayor will have to address budget shortfalls while reducing regressive taxation and responding to demands for better services and economic development in long-neglected communities.

Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Emanuel shores up downtown development on his way out

by Curtis Black November 29, 2018January 24, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Rauner’s fantasy ‘grand bargain’ is a deal breaker for schools

by Curtis Black February 16, 2017May 22, 2018
Posted inEmployment and Labor, Government and Politics

State pension crisis is about debt, not benefits

by Curtis Black May 14, 2015May 18, 2015
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

‘Get real’ about Emanuel and Garcia records on finances

by Curtis Black March 5, 2015May 15, 2017
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Emanuel’s ‘tough decisions’ and the future of Chicago schools

by Curtis Black February 19, 2015May 15, 2017
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Illinois pension debate overlooks role of public-sector jobs in sustaining the middle class

by Yana Kunichoff November 7, 2013January 24, 2014

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