Leah Locke

Leah Locke is a Policy Analyst with the American Consumer Institute, a nonprofit education and research organization. Follow Leah on X @leahmlocke.

May 13, 2026

Swipe Fee Price Controls In Illinois Will Be Paid by Consumers and Small Businesses

Consumers are about to pay the price for Illinois’ swipe fee law. The state’s controversial Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) aims to reduce costs, but...