Illinois fireworks ban costing the state jobs, money, independence – Illinois Policy

In Indiana, Independence Day creates economic growth. Indiana brings in $2.5 million each year in tax revenue by imposing a 5% tax on pyrotechnics – atop the sales taxes – and a $276 retailer fee, according to the Tax Foundation.
2 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Fed up neighbor
6 years ago

Jobs, once a year, revenue once a year, ok you asses in Springfield come and clean up my property from all the leftovers. Pieces of Crap everyone of you in Springfield, money money money nothing about safety peoples well being. What about are pets that stress beyond belief from the noise. Everyone of you politicians in Illinois will get yours someday.

Last edited 6 years ago by Fed up neighbor
Big Spender
6 years ago

Yep and they get our money

SIGN UP HERE FOR FREE WIREPOINTS DAILY NEWSLETTER

Home Page Signup
First
Last
Check what you would like to receive:

FOLLOW US

 

WIREPOINTS ORIGINAL STORIES

WE’RE A NONPROFIT AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE.

SEARCH ALL HISTORY

CONTACT / TERMS OF USE