The state modified filing procedures to improve data validity and prepare for potential wage enforcement actions.
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Should employers be required to assign race and gender data to employees who decline disclosure?
Statewide and regional labor market data from August 2026 provided a snapshot of employment across Illinois counties.
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Do you believe higher state taxes are justified to improve a state government's credit rating?
The state has achieved consecutive fiscal improvements alongside eight years of balanced budgets.
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Do you feel that rising costs for fuel and food are making your personal budget difficult?
Statewide fuel costs have climbed significantly compared to price levels recorded one year ago.
