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It provides a federal tax credit for contributions made to scholarship-granting organizations that support K-12 private-school tuition. State participation is voluntary, but states that choose to participate must officially identify qualifying scholarship organizations for the federal government. #naacp

As energy experts continue warning about the future needs of our electric grid, Illinois leaders have a responsibility to focus on policies that strengthen long-term reliability and affordability. #energy

In a statement, Davis said the festival should have provided an opportunity for Palestinian Americans to celebrate their heritage without being subjected to hateful rhetoric. #palestinefest

Beginning Oct. 1, states will be responsible for 75% of the administrative cost of operating SNAP, up from the previous 50% share. Illinois budget officials estimate that change will cost the state approximately $80 million more each year. #snap #foodstamps

Corbett argued that licensing delays have consequences beyond the professionals waiting for approval. He said workers can lose wages while waiting, businesses can struggle to find qualified employees and the state can lose potential tax revenue. #licensing #online

Corbett said the current system gives lawmakers significant influence over legislative ethics oversight and argued that a new structure should provide greater independence. #collingorbett #ethics

“It would be quite a difference from our current policy and residence and transfer bylaws that kind of dictate whether transfer students are eligible,” Anderson told The Center Square. #centersquare #highschool #housebill

What makes this especially difficult is that some of these same communities were hit hard by severe weather twice in a matter of two weeksNow, families who had just begun putting one disaster behind them are facing another round of cleanup and repairs. #oped #patrickjoyce

Corbett also pointed to McCuskey's comments regarding whether complaints or investigations involving other lawmakers had been filed. In one portion of the interview, McCuskey appeared to acknowledge that he had disclosed information he should not have shared. #independent #ethics #collincorbett

Following the investigation and resignation of Benton this summer, Welch faced scrutiny both from his caucus and across the aisle over his handling of early complaints of sexual harassment by Benton, and his financial support for Benton’s previous reelection campaign thereafter. #centersquare #politics