Illinois Democrats propose new taxes to fund transit, but Pritzker opposes
TL;DR
Illinois House Democrats proposed a plan to raise over $1 billion for Chicago area transit through new taxes, but Gov. JB Pritzker rejected the plan, citing the need for further negotiations. Without a funding agreement, transit agencies warn of significant service cuts and fare hikes, risking job losses and reduced mobility for residents.
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