Illinois lawmakers have passed a controversial bill to fund public transportation, redirecting funds from the Road Fund and increasing sales tax in the Chicago area. With a looming funding shortfall, critics raise concerns over the impact on downstate transit and infrastructure.
A recent report reveals that the U.S. Social Security and Medicare programs will run short of funds by 2033, three years earlier than expected. As expenditures rise, lawmakers must act quickly to address looming financial challenges.
