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Local Lawmakers Differ on Gas Tax

A handful of new taxes were pushed through the General Assembly on the way to the Governor's desk as a part of the upcoming budget in Illinois and a pair of Republican lawmakers have differing opinions on the gas tax.

 

State Representative Dan Caulkins explains the gas tax comes with increases to license renewals and license plate renewals and those are earmarked for transportation improvements.

 

 

Caulkins calls it the most progressive taxes you can have and feels this is going to cause a lot of problems on people and place a burden on everyday people. He says lawmakers did not listen to the people who opposed these tax increases.

 

 

Meanwhile, State Senator Chapin Rose says the roads in Illinois needs fixed and believes it needs attention now. He points out there will be a guarantee to keep some of the motor fuel tax funds local.

 

 

Sen. Rose believes this is going to be a big win for downstate Illinois. He explains downstate is going to get more out of it than any community will put into it.

 

 

Both lawmakers left the spring session very frustrated and with a lot of concerns about what is next for the state. 

 

The gas tax and other tax increases take effect on July 1. 

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