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Illinois' ShameBy many accounts, Illinois should be a national leader on addressing poverty: Illinois is the fifth largest state, has a rich mix of industries, is home to world-class educational institutions, and has a state economy larger than that of many independent nations. But when it comes to the well-being of its people, particularly those at the bottom of the economic spectrum, Illinois is not stepping up to be the leader it should be. While there are some bright spots, on the whole, Illinois has plenty of room for improvement:
Compounding Illinois's poor showing on these various indicators is the mounting state budget deficit and a tax structure that demands proportionately more from those who have less. If our state leaders want to build Illinois's reputation as the best place to live, go to school, work, and play, they must make intentional, long-view decisions that shore up the well-being of all Illinoisans, especially the nearly one third with low incomes. In addition to addressing the state budget's structural deficit and tax policy, the report offers additional recommendations that, if implemented, would help ensure the people of Illinois can live the best lives possible and make Illinois more competitive in the process:
- Meet Real People Whose Real Lives Are Impacted By The Decisions Of Our Elected Officials. - Posted on January 29, 2015 |
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