Gov. J.B. Pritzker set to unveil $41.5 billion ‘Rebuild Illinois’ capital plan that includes $1.8 billion in new and increased taxes – Chicago Tribune

The plan, which is still in draft form and will be revised before Pritzker makes a formal announcement next week, calls for nearly $1.8 billion in new taxes and tax increases, including doubling the state gas tax to 38 cents per gallon from 19 cents.

The plan also calls for tiered increases in vehicle registration fees based on the vehicles age, a $250 annual registration fee for electric vehicles, a $1-per-ride tax on ridesharing, and a 7% state tax on cable, satellite and streaming services, among others.

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