Illinois’ Payer State Problem

In a typical year, $40 Billion leaves Illinois because we are a "Payer State" that pays $1.36 in federal taxes for every dollar of federal spending returned to the state. In fact, Illinois ranks in the bottome three nationwide when it comes to return on the federal dollar.

How does this drain impact Illinois' economy? What could Illinois do with that money? How can we level the playing field?

Learn more about Illinois' $40 Billion Payer State problem here.

The Rockefeller Institute of Government has compiled information on the issue. Read more here.

The COVID-19 crisis has illuminated the Payer State Problem. States did not receive equal per capita relief funding, because of an unfair spending formula. I led a letter with Rep. Casten urging future COVID-19 relief packages to distribute funds equally to all citizens no matter where they live. Read more here.

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