Politicians want a 25 cent a gallon gas tax hikeArchived Message
Posted by Riverbender on May 11, 2019, 9:40 am
SPRINGFIELD – A bipartisan coalition laid out a plan on May 8 that would raise $2.4 billion for road and bridge infrastructure improvements by hiking the state's gas tax and a series of license fees.
State Sens. Martin A. Sandoval (D-Chicago) and Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) were joined by leaders from commerce, organized labor and the construction industry as they advocated for a 25-cent increase to the state's gasoline tax, which they say is needed to address years of neglect.
"We all agree and know that our state's infrastructure needs improvements through strategic, sustained, bold leadership and efficient planning," Sandoval said. "We haven't had a capital bill in 10 years. It's time to modernize our transportation funding formula to make it sustainable and consistent."
on May 11, 2019, 9:40 am