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Goal-Driven, Right-Sized and Coordinated: Federal Investment Reform for the 21st Century

March Media Tips

It Takes a Village: neighbors are making a difference in their community schools

CPS budget shortfalls indicate urgent need for new revenues

Without sustainable funding sources, Illinois will lack basics next year: Metropolitan Planning Council

July Media Tips

May Media Tips

Metropolitan Planning Council calls on General Assembly to adopt 'hybrid revenue plan' for education, tax reform in 2007

10,000 Marchers tell Springfield: The time is NOW!

MPC commends governor's proposals to fund public schools, reduce state's pension debt

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