Americans For Tax Reform: Illinois Democrats Pushing $4.5 Billion Tax Hike
February 05, 2026
February 05, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Illinois Democrats Pushing $4.5 Billion Tax Hike
Russell Christoff
As the 2026 legislative session begins, Illinois Democrats are already confronting a major challenge: a $2.2 billion budget deficit. And, as always, their first suggestion is to raise taxes.
Yet even higher taxes will not fix Illinois's problems. The issue is n . . .
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Illinois Democrats Pushing $4.5 Billion Tax Hike
Russell Christoff
As the 2026 legislative session begins, Illinois Democrats are already confronting a major challenge: a $2.2 billion budget deficit. And, as always, their first suggestion is to raise taxes.
Yet even higher taxes will not fix Illinois's problems. The issue is n . . .