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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Rauner state schools' chief calls for $1,500 per household tax hike

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State Superintendent Tony Smith wants a $1,500 per household tax increase. | Illinois State Board of Education

State Superintendent Tony Smith wants a $1,500 per household tax increase. | Illinois State Board of Education

Governor Bruce Rauner's handpicked state schools superintendent is calling for a massive, $7.2 billion tax hike to fund higher school administrator and staff salaries.

The spending increase would require another $1,500 per year from every household in the state if it becomes reality.

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