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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Tag: state budget

Posted inCoronavirus

Emergency housing relief proposed in Illinois to stave off mass evictions, foreclosures

by Curtis Black May 19, 2020May 27, 2020

To make rent cancellation work, legislators want to maximize a fund for landlords to recoup lost rental income while waiting for federal action.

Posted inPerspectives

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

by Curtis Black March 9, 2020March 9, 2020
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 inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be, Policy & Finance

Budget war ‘compromises’ don’t address underlying fiscal crisis

by Curtis Black June 29, 2017
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government and Politics, Housing, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Emanuel refuses to move beyond Chicago’s racist policies

by Curtis Black June 1, 2017June 1, 2017
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be, Policy & Finance

Bill targets ‘carried interest’ loophole to make finance titans pay fair share

by Curtis Black May 11, 2017May 15, 2017
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 inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Illinois legislators OK corporate tax giveaway amid budget crisis

by Curtis Black January 12, 2017May 15, 2017
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

To “Fix Illinois,” start with big money in politics

by Curtis Black August 18, 2016May 15, 2017
Posted inCriminal Justice, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Marijuana decriminalization only one modest step in ending war on drugs

by Curtis Black August 4, 2016May 15, 2017

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