Cities in Illinois Concerned Over Governor’s Plan to Repeal Grocery Tax
Governor Pritzker’s Plan to Scrap Grocery Tax Raises Concerns Among Illinois Cities
Governor Pritzker of Illinois made a big announcement recently. He said he wants to get rid of the one percent grocery tax in the state. He thinks this will help people save money. But it is not making some cities in Illinois happy. The grocery tax money goes directly to cities. They use this money for things like fixing roads and keeping parks clean. Leaders in cities like Decatur and Peoria are worried. They think they might have to cut services if they do not get this money anymore.
The leaders of these cities are upset with the governors plan. They say the money from the grocery tax is very important. It helps them do a lot of things for their cities. Without this money they might not be able to do these things anymore. Some leaders even think they might have to get rid of some jobs. They say the grocery tax money is a big part of their budget.
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Governor Pritzker Stands Firm on Grocery Tax Repeal, Pledges Continued Dialogue
Governor Pritzker says he understands the concerns of the cities. But he still thinks getting rid of the grocery tax is a good idea. He says it will help the people of Illinois save money. The governor and city leaders are going to keep talking about this. They want to find a solution that works for everyone. But it might take some time to figure it out.