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Benjamin Yount

Writer, Illinois Watchdog

Benjamin Yount writes for Illinois Watchdog.

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April 16, 2014
On Top of Income Tax Hike, Pressure Building for Higher Illinois Gasoline Tax
  • Taxes
  • Economy
  • Government Spending
February 24, 2014
Illinois Schools Won’t Get a Billion More
  • Education
February 20, 2014
Illinois Lawmakers Eye $600 Million Tax on Sugary Drinks
  • Taxes
  • Economy
December 18, 2013
Governor Fires Firm that Found 40% Error Rate in Illinois’ Medicaid Rolls
  • Health Care
  • Economy
  • Government Spending
December 11, 2013
Can Illinois Schools Crack Their Property Tax Addiction?
  • Education

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