Advocates for Illinois’ marginalized communities assess state budget
Courtesy of Shriver Center on Poverty Law and Adam Slade
Lawmakers passed a budget with $800 million in new revenue, but left many major issues unresolved. Does this budget address issues faced by low-income families, immigrants, and Black Illinoisans? Two advocates who work on behalf of communities that are often most affected by state budget decisions give their take.
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Audra Wilson
President & CEO, Shriver Center on Poverty Law
Adam Slade
Director of State Fiscal Policy & Governance, Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative
Author of The Black Budget Agenda: A Roadmap to Invest In Our Black Communities