It shouldn’t have taken a PhD in economics to notice this – Wirepoints Quickpoint
May 17, 2024
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What a representation of Chicago’s plight.
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After an election cycle freeze on the state's taxes for groceries and gasoline, the two taxes, among others, are set to increase beginning July 1. Next month, the state's gas tax will increase by 6.2 cents to a total tax of 45.4 cents, the second increase since Jan. 1. The state's tax on groceries will also go back into effect after Gov. J.B. Pritzker put a hold on the tax during last year's election cycle.
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The Chicago Teachers Union Plays Hooky – Wirepoints in the Wall Street Journal*
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Gov. Pritzker is using the threat of budget cuts to get more tax hikes passed – Wirepoints joins Tom Miller of WJPF Carbondale
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Public education staffing has ballooned over the years…yet kids still can’t read – Wirepoints on with Jeff Daly of WZUS Decatur Radio
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Ted joined Jeff Daly to discuss how politicians can never spend enough on education despite there being no accountability for that spending, the growth of education staffing across Illinois, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $1 billion demand for Chicago schools, why Gov. Pritzker is providing $830 million in taxpayer subsidies to struggling EV carmaker Rivian, and more.
I remember when the $0.01 cent tax was stopped as “relief” to those going thru hard times. On the TV an interview with a Chicago voter was shown and how the voter was just overly grateful to Gov Pritzger for giving him real savings. Morons like that who think $1.00 on a $100.00 grocery bill is “real” savings are the reason why so many incompetent politicians are in office.
Illinois taxes are extreme and grotesque. Illinois lawmakers impose these high taxes to fund their corrupt spending and the overgenerous pensions that they “promised” to government retirees.
I use quotation marks around the word “promise” as most of the taxpayers funding these pensions never consented to financially underwrite this promise.
OPEC announced they will extend production cuts into 2024 today. This will increase prices even more.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jun/04/opec-to-extend-cuts-in-oil-output-into-2024-as-prices-flag
Michigan doesn’t tax groceries or medicine. It can be done even in a blue state.
Naturally the oil companies and the grocers will shoulder the blame on the higher bills. Heaven forbid an Illinoisian blame their revered beloved elected leaders.
Not for those near the borders who can cross over and find much lower gas prices, zero taxes on groceries, and an environment that appreciates rather than scowls at the customer.
Usually $0.50+ a gallon less in the Land of Cheese. Rarely buy fuel in Taxinnois. Short drive, back roads, enjoy the scenery and save some $$$$.