$190M Illinois State Fair Investment Explained

Today's The States covers major stories impacting taxpayers and state governments across America. In Illinois, the State Fair is expected to generate approximately $100 million in economic impact after nearly $190 million was invested in infrastructure and programming. We also examine the attendance numbers behind Illinois' two state fairs. Elsewhere, a new initiative aims to help college students and faculty combat antisemitism; Washington campaigns prepare for a flood of political advertising ahead of November; and Ohio voters will decide whether to place the state's existing voter ID requirement into the state constitution. Watch for the latest coverage of state government, taxpayer spending, economic impact, taxes, elections and public policy. Higher Education: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_d641f124-ee4d-4f21-9aa0-9b9a90288f88.html Washington: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_bb5d2930-0dc9-4101-aaf3-4e567daff6c9.html Ohio: https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_fb704b84-a367-434d-9665-34eb465bd6a8.html Illinois: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_5c826519-4401-4b3a-9c8e-3062a52233e3.html #Illinois #IllinoisStateFair #Taxpayers #Economy #GovernmentSpending #Ohio #VoterID #WashingtonState #Antisemitism #TheStates