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Put Illinois students above politics, and opt in to the federal scholarship program
A new program called the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship, or FTCS, allows taxpayers to claim a federal income tax credit of up to $1,700 for donating to qualified scholarship-granting organizations.
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Our students deserve stable classrooms, not Brandon Johnson’s costly chaos
Susana Mendoza warns against Mayor Johnson’s risky CPS loan and urges stability, accountability, and transparency for Chicago’s students and families.
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Points in favor of state bill payments reform
Susana Mendoza backs reforms to end 12% profits for wealthy lenders and protect taxpayers with smarter, fairer state bill payment practices.
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Illinois comptroller calls for ending penalties on late payments
Susana Mendoza calls to end 12% late payment penalties and reform outdated programs that burden Illinois taxpayers with high-interest costs.
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Mendoza wants to drop state’s late bill payment fee
Mendoza urges Illinois to end 12% late payment fees, calling them outdated and costly now that the state is paying bills on time.
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Illinois needs to rely on the right voices to get its financial house in order
David Greising highlights Susana Mendoza’s push for fiscal discipline, urging strategic use of state surpluses and federal relief to stabilize Illinois.



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