Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Illinois Budget’s New Taxes Face Serious Constitutional Challenges
June 12, 2026
2 Comments
Audio and summary linked here.
-- Connecting the dots between our economy, government and business --
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
Two points regarding this issue. First, it is an insult in a state with a tax burden that is already high to DOUBLE any tax. This wasn’t a simple increase of 5 yo 10%. Democrats always go full tilt when raising a tax, and greedy Pritzker did just that with a 100% increase. Second, at the same time he doubled the tax, he indexed it to inflation, just in time for Dementia Joe’s record setting inflation. Throw in the fact that he immediately committed the increased tax revenue to fund a ridiculous number of projects the state can’t afford, and… Read more »
I go across the State line to get medical care as in my area many Doctors have moved their practice across the State line as well and the newly graduated Doctors seem to want no part of Illinois. When I go then I can buy fuel at a much cheaper price as well which adds a bit of fun as I think with each gallon pumped there are no taxes going to Pritzker et al. Some have told me that I am ignorant as my home state needs that gas tax but quite frankly I could care less about motor… Read more »
And yet Illinois is still broke. They can’t spend your money fast enough. That 2 Billion is your money. It’s already spent. I would laugh at your predicament but it is rude to laugh at the mentally handicapped.
Any bets on how much the tax increases again on January 1, 2025?
Pritzker needs to go. Democrats never consider spending cuts and living within a budget.