Can a governor legally campaign for a ballot initiative? – INN

Will Gov. J.B. Pritzker have to stop pushing for his graduated tax plan if the constitutional amendment makes it to the ballot?

Illinois state law bans the use of public funds to promote a ballot initiative as well as a constitutionally-elected officer from “campaigning for any elective office or for or against any referendum question.”

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