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Senate Republicans Raise Concerns Over Likely-Unconstitutional University Funding Plan
Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus have voiced significant concerns over a proposed funding formula for the state's higher education system. During a press conference held on April 18, Republican lawmakers highlighted issues with the formula that could potentially base funding on a student's race. Referring to elements of the formula, they pointed out that funding levels tied to race could be unconstitutional, citing the recent Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ruling and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.The Senators expressed worries about the impact on...
Bond County residents rank 68th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January
Bond County residents paid $195,827 in sales taxes, ranking 68th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.