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Pritzker Pushes Property Tax Relief | Fort Wayne News
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is urging local governments to pause or reverse property tax hikes, citing a nearly $3 billion state education investment as justification—and warning that unchecked local taxes could undermine the state’s fiscal progress. With the state budget soaring to $55.9 billion by 2027, Pritzker argues funds should go toward teachers, schools, and taxpayer relief—not just more spending. But critics like Republican Darren Bailey and Independent Collin Corbett say property taxes are out of control, calling for caps like those in Iowa and Indiana, and accusing both major…
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