Gov. JB Pritzker open to pausing gas tax increase set for July 1 – ABC7 (Chicago)

"As you know, we now are one of the best states in the country for infrastructure but that is because were are making the investments that come from the motor fuel tax that gets imposed," Pritzker said. "I think we have enough here so we could make some sort of pause, but I think that is something the legislature is going to consider over the coming week. We will see."
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Deb
3 hours ago

How big of him! Suspend the gas tax now, or at least the diesel fee tax so food and good don’t keep going up due to transportation increases. The fund for illegals can afford it.

Hello, Indiana!
3 hours ago

Good ole “ transparent “ JB. “ Maybe I will, maybe I won’t!”. Kinda like the promised “ tweaking “ of the Safe T Act that has yet to happen. Liar.

Ralph
4 hours ago

You going to return the 3 BILLION YOU TOOK FROM THE MOTOR FUEL TAX AND GAVE TO THE RTA??

Riverbender
5 hours ago

I might suggest that Pritzker take a drive over some of our roads before making such irrational statements. On the other hand the media is only too happy to broadcast Pritzker’s obvious delusions and many, who have not driven Illinois roads, might very well believe him. After all it was Will Rodgers who often quipped about only knowing what he read in the newspapers but his full quip included ” that’s an alibi for my ignorance.” Pritzker is hoping, with comments like these, that the public is a gullible as Illinois voters for his Presidential run. we shall see because… Read more »

Call my shrink
5 hours ago

He won’t but will blame the legislature for not allowing it. Needs the money flowing in

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