$900 million in surprise last minute tax hikes could be coming by Sunday – 8 New taxes Democrats are considering
🚨 Tax hikes look increasingly likely as state lawmakers race to pass a budget ➡️ illin.is/tax-threat
🚨 Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed budget would short pensions by more than $5 billion ➡️ illin.is/short-pensions
Republican senators this week warned that Democrats are meeting behind closed doors to come up with way to find $900 million more tax dollars. The additional revenue is because the Governor’s budget spending will require almost a billion more in tax revenue to pay for all the new spending outlined
‘Possible’ Tax Hikes:
-Package delivery taxes (Amazon tax)
-Social media tax
-Exit tax (a new tax on people who leave Illinois)
-Grocery Bag tax
-Campfire/Firepit tax
-Casino tax
-Mileage tax (tax per mile on vehicles)
-Retirement Tax
“We’re looking at pretty massive massive tax hikes by this time next week.” –
State Senator Li Arellano, Jr and State Senator Chapin Rose issued an alert from Springfield on Tuesday evening warning that JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats will be introducing “surprise” new tax increases that haven’t even been publicly discussed yet.
Tax increases will ‘drop’ late this weekend, just before the budget deadline of May 31st. The reason, a surprise budget shortfall due to increased Democrat state spending. JB Pritzker’s Illinois budget is $900 million upside down.
New tax Alert: A New Insurance tax is being considered in Springfield.
Republicans have been warning about last-minute “new taxes“ that Democrats are considering to help fill the $900 million budget gap in Governor Pritzker‘s proposed budget.
One new tax being discussed behind closed doors this weekend in Springfield is the possibility of instituting a new tax on insurance companies.
If you get auto insurance from State Farm, Allstate, GEICO, etc., you could see a new line item added to your auto insurance bill. If you receive health coverage from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, etc., you could also see a tax added to your monthly premiums.
The Democrat plan in Springfield is to tax the insurance companies directly, but the taxes would then be passed along to customers through premiums that are paid.
This tax is in discussion, but has not been officially proposed as of Saturday morning.
🚨 ALERT 🚨 Illinois Democrats are advancing legislation that would allow convicted felons to vote while incarcerated. It is wrong to give inmates the same voting privileges as the law-abiding citizens impacted by those crimes.
Illinois lawmakers are racing towards the end of the legislative session Sunday night, with no resolution yet on a state budget or a bill aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears from moving across state lines.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/494mear6
Gas tax Relief in Illinois? …Uh not a chance in He*l! JB Pritzker.
JB Pritzker was asked by a reporter on Tuesday about the prospects of reducing the gas tax in Illinois . JB said:
- It’s Trump’s fault
- Suspend his planned gas tax increase.
- Force More Illinoisan into using E15 gas, which is bad for your vehicle’s engine
Relief on Illinois gas prices?….Nothing! You are out of luck unless you fill up in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri or Kentucky.
💪 Chicago teachers defeated the Chicago Teachers Union’s proposed dues hike to fund political activities ➡️ illin.is/defeat
Illinois House Democrats want you to pay a Campfire Tax.
HB4469 is still under consideration by Illinois Democrats. The question is will Democrats pass the Campfire tax by the Sunday deadline. Tell your State Rep to vote ‘NO’ on The Campfire/Firepit tax!
The number one job of Mayor is to keep Chicago citizens safe and yet the second summer violence season began Johnson jumped on an all expense paid luxury vacation to Rome! Doesn’t Chicago deserve a real Mayor?
JB Pritzker wants 1.8M Cook County homeowners drowning in property taxes to bankroll a 40-year, $1.5B tax break for his billionaire developer friends.
This is socialism for the ultra-wealthy.
An alderperson for the City of Waukegan was charged after allegedly mailing in a vote on behalf of her dead mother. More: https://wgntv.com/news/north-suburbs/waukegan-alderperson-accused-of-mailing-in-vote-on-behalf-of-dead-mother/
Why exactly are Brandon Johnson and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates getting a taxpayer-funded trip to Italy?
Who is flying with the Chicago Mayor’s Office?
Click the link to see the 45 guests ✈️ 🍾 🥂
It’s Saturday of budget week, and there are still far too many important issues left unresolved.
We should be focused on delivering meaningful property tax relief, supporting local communities through full LGDF restoration, and addressing concerns surrounding proposals like the BUILD Act that could impact local control and taxpayers.
Instead, we’re nearing the end of session without answers on many of the issues that matter most to the people we represent. The people of Illinois sent us here to solve problems, lower costs, and strengthen our communities. Time is running short, and it’s time to get to work.
You can follow along live at noon today at ILGA.gov
Illinois Democrats have started the process of pushing for a ban on gas appliances, including stoves, furnaces, water heaters, and dryers.
The proposed “Appliance Standards Act” would give the state more power to set efficiency rules for appliances sold in Illinois.
Republicans argue families — not the government — should decide how they cook, heat their homes, and dry their clothes.
Critics say these policies could:
- Raise appliance and construction costs
- Force homeowners to switch from gas to electric
- Reduce consumer choice
A statewide gas appliance ban is not in effect yet, but many believe this is the direction Democrats want to go as they push green energy policies.
“Leave my gas stove alone.”
Awful! After this weekend, your neighborhood may soon look a lot different. Democrats are on the verge of passing JB Pritzker’s Build Up Illinois plan that will replace single-family homes with multifamily dwellings. Democrats are poised to approve the plan by Sunday May 31st!
JB Pritzker’s plan to eliminates local zoning ordinances to force the construction of multifamily high density housing in areas zoned for single-family housing. High density high rises could be moving into your residential single family home neighborhoods
[Q: Should the state be allowed to force high density housing in areas of Illinois currently zoned for single family housing?]
The governor’s plan will transform traditional single-family housing dominance in Illinois by imposing statewide zoning reforms that preempt local authority to restrict multifamily development on residential land.
Democrats, who favor high density housing instead of single-family homes, are firmly behind this plan. According to data from the governor’s office, Gov. Pritzker is aiming to take over residential zoning laws to address a statewide housing shortage of roughly 142,000 units and meet a demand of 225,000 units over the next five years.
The measure would take away local authority to decide what kind of housing is built in your town and the Illinois Municipal League along with almost all mayors and town presidents opposing the legislation.
The plan would mandate the allowance of multi-unit “middle housing”—such as duplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, and courtyard buildings—on lots larger than 5,000 square feet.
Single-family homes will soon become quite scarce in Illinois under the governor’s new plan.
💰 Governor JB Pritzker could unlock $1 billion for Illinois students by opting into the new federal school choice program ➡️
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