WREX.com – Rockford’s News LeaderIllinois Lawmaker Wants to Raise Gas Tax
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - State drivers would pay 8 cents more per gallon for gas under a plan by a southern Illinois lawmaker.
State Rep. John Bradley wants to use the money to pay for a road construction program. The Marion Democrat says he'll push the plan when the Legislature meets again in January.
His proposal would fund about $7 billion in road construction. The 8 cents would be a 42% increase over the current 19-cent state gas tax.
Plans for a statewide capital construction program have long been stalled in the Legislature as lawmakers squabbled over funding.
It's unclear if Bradley's plan will have much support, even with low gas prices.
Information from: The Pantagraph, http://www.pantagraph.com
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