Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Illinois Budget’s New Taxes Face Serious Constitutional Challenges
June 12, 2026
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A mess of uncertainty and litigation is sure to follow.
With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
JB wants Illinois to overtake Newsome and California to have the highest gas taxes in the nation as Presidential Campaign bragging rights. JB thinks that it will polish up his resume as most Progressive Socialist Presidential candidate ever.
The roads and bridges are in poor condition and are in need of repair. Where has all this money gone? Someone has gotten rich off this negligence.
Fortunately I’m a short drive to Wisconsin where I usually save $.50 – $.60 cents a gallon. There are more Illinois plated vehicles at the gas stations than Wisconsin plates. Bonus days are when the savings are $.80 – $.90 cents a gallon less.
No no, don’t cut anything…don’t right size anything, don’t end stupid programs that are just patronage give-a-aways…nope…head back to the tax well and grab more from us. This, right here is a perfect example of elected officials not caring even a little bit. As long has their cash keeps flowing and they stay in power…all is well.
Waddles giving everyone that doesn’t drive, pay for their groceries or own property ( and therefore don’t pay taxes ) what they voted for.