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Too much local government makes Illinois inefficient, raises property taxes

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By Chris Coffey
| The Illinois Policy
Illinois is the most inefficient state in the Midwest and the 14th-most inefficient in the country. That’s driven in part by excessive units of local government – more than in any other state. High property taxes are one result. Illinois’ No. 2 in the nation property taxes are partly because it is No. 1 in the nation for units of government, meaning consolidating and eliminating some units could cut property taxes.
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High school financial literacy course can reduce Illinois poverty

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By Chris Coffey
| The Illinois Policy
Research shows financial literacy boosts economic opportunity. The success of the University of Chicago’s FinEDge program shows it should be expanded. Making informed financial decisions about budgeting, credit, debt, investing and saving is key to helping about 1.5 million Illinoisans, or nearly 12% of the state’s population, get out of poverty. A pilot program developed by the University of Chicago is changing that and expanding outside of Illinois.
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Illinois can ease dentist shortage by passing student dental license reform

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By Chris Coffey
| The Illinois Policy
The Illinois Senate is considering a bill to allow dental students to practice under supervision with temporary licenses. Two-thirds of Illinois counties have a dentist shortage. Illinois is facing a severe dental care shortage, especially in impoverished and rural counties, but a bill allowing dental students to receive temporary dental licenses could improve oral health care access. The vast majority of Illinois is affected by a dentist shortage, with rural counties hit the hardest.
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