Government
Illinois legislators: Proposed race-based funding formula for universities could violate civil rights(The Center Square) – Illinois Senate Republicans are urging for a subject matter hearing on Illinois’ ambitious plan for higher education funding, a plan that was… Read More
Public Education
Nonprofit set to get another $2M despite low reading, math proficiencies(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker says the use of taxpayer dollars on Teach For America is a waste. The nonprofit teacher development group is seeking more money amid… Read More
Economy
Report: Illinois’ high taxes, government scope dampen economic outlook(The Center Square) – Illinois ranks among the worst states in the nation for economic outlook and its high tax burden continues to drive residents out of the state, according… Read More
Public Education
Teacher unions backing downstate Republicans ‘very rare,’ says researcher(The Center Square) – Teachers unions have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to certain Republican candidates’ state legislative primary campaigns, a national trend that can be seen in incumbent… Read More
Government
Illinois’ ‘equitable’ funding report seeks $1.4 billion more for higher education(The Center Square) – Democrats unveiled a report that ultimately calls for Illinois taxpayers to pay $1.4 billion more to fund public universities. A Republican legislator questioned if that will… Read More