The Opt-Out Cap
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Illinois Politics
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Fiscal Responsibility
The article discusses the 'Opt-Out Cap' in Illinois, a budget rule that limits spending growth, and its implications; the low-engagement discussion suggests a lack of controversy but some interest in fiscal policy.
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throw3141592
3 months ago
The article would benefit greatly from a photo of the cap "deployed".
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