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Fact-Check: No, Pritzker-like Tax Rates Did Not Drive Wealthy From New York
The number of New York filers with income over $200,000 has increased every year since that state raised rates on top earnings to levels similar to those Illinois lawmakers are considering.
Posted inEvents
Event Recap | 2019 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
Thanks to the generosity of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation we are able to celebrate and reward, with $26,000 in prize money, the work of other investigative journalists in the watchdog fight.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Small Town Government, Chicago-style Politics
Lyons’ mayor, son of the former town boss who went to prison, is building clout in the western suburbs amid claims of cozy deals, including the purchase of his own house.
Posted inPerspectives, Policy
Dillon: Lawmakers Should Seek Reasonable Registration Bump for Electric Vehicles
Any conversation about funding road improvements ought to include discussion of how to make the electrics chip in, too.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Pritzker’s Latest Sweeping Tax Claim Falls Flat
Many graduated-tax states have outpaced Illinois’ economic growth in recent years. So has nearly every other flat-tax state.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
In Illinois, Cars And Trucks Top Coal As Biggest Global Warming Contributor
Drivers, Amazon deliveries and Uber rides are now the biggest source of greenhouse gases, presenting a new challenge for policy.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Wins Journalism Award for Suburban Police Shooting Series Produced With WBEZ
“Taking Cover” series win is the latest in string of recent awards that also honored BGA work on Chicago recycling and the cost of government sexual misconduct.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Cassidy Puffs Up What Stats Say About Teen Marijuana Use
The Democratic lawmaker says fewer teens smoke pot after it is legalized for adult use, but data from states where it’s allowed is inconclusive at best.
Posted inPolicy, Policy Statements
The BGA’s Agenda for Lori Lightfoot
Chicago’s new mayor takes office on May 20. She’ll need to hit the ground running — and never stop. Here’s how she can get off to a good start.