ILLINOIS – Below are a selection of articles highlighting the current state of Illinois. Topics include the economy, taxes, corruption, and education.
Economy:
Illinois was ranked the worst state for economic health in a recent WalletHub study. Decades of corruption, high taxes, wasteful spending, and activist legislation has stifled Illinois’ potential for economic growth and reduced opportunities for our residents. CLICK HERE FOR MORE…
Taxes:
Illinois consistently ranks worst in the nation for tax burdens. We need to rein in our state’s out of control spending to provide tax relief to ALL Illinoisans and help our residents thrive. CLICK HERE FOR MORE…
Education:
In 2023, just 35.4% of Illinois public school students were proficient in reading and 27.1% in math, and those numbers were even worse for low-income students. CLICK HERE FOR MORE…
Corruption:
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor. This decision is expected to impact former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial set for later this year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE…