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> See Illinois and it's massive budget shortfall due to people leaving the state Does this really make them think of changing stuff, or will they just increase

> See Illinois and it's massive budget shortfall due to people leaving the state Does this really make them think of changing stuff, or will they just increase taxes and try get more money? I mean, most governments will do the latter before fixing the issue (they don't want to admit the issue is with them...) [NOTE] not a US citizen, so cant don't know much about US politics

OldHand2018 5y ago
Illinois budget problems are due primarily to pension promises made decades ago. The current state government is reasonably well run, for the most part. If you look at the 2020 Census data, the Chicago metro area grew slightly while the rural areas and small towns lost population. The state saw a growth in high earners that pay lots of taxes, and a loss in lower income folks that pay relatively low taxes. Since you mention politics: Illinois will send 1 fewer person to the US Congress next year. Currently, there are 13 Democrats and 5 Republicans from Illinois. After the elections next year, there are almost certainly going to be 14 Democrats and 3 Republicans. Knowing that might help understand some of the criticism…