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Numerous Republican lawmakers say Pritzker should abandon his proposed tax changes, or “corporate loopholes,” in the midst of a pandemic economy, especially with revenues up due to stronger-than-expected revenues. They also oppose limiting a discount for retailers who collect state sales taxes, which may be a tough sell to Democrats, especially as small businesses have suffered as a result of the pandemic and the governor’s COVID-19 restrictions.

A request for comment from the Democratic Party of Illinois was not answered.

Not sure why the media outlet would contact DPI, which is run by a US Rep., about why the governor should reduce his state revenue options and increase his state spending plans to placate the GOP.

Also, subscribers know more about the budget talks. I didn’t ask DPI for a comment or insight, however.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, May 28, 21 @ 10:49 am

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[S]mall businesses have suffered as a result of the pandemic.

The restrictions aren’t killing business, the pandemic is. And if I’m going to have to get political about this, the measures *not* taken by the last national administration made the state government take measures.

Comment by Cheryl44 Friday, May 28, 21 @ 10:58 am
=== Not sure why the media outlet would contact DPI===

Because they did not actually want a response.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, May 28, 21 @ 11:02 am
“Because they did not actually want a response.” Kind of like “Even after repeated requests, they could not locate the document.”

Comment by Skeptic Friday, May 28, 21 @ 11:36 am
This “request for comment” was presumably briefly thumbtacked to the employee bulletin board over at the IPI. It’s not their fault that no Democratic lawmakers happened to walk by and see it.

Comment by CEA Friday, May 28, 21 @ 3:37 pm

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