The Prairie State Promise will Define Illinois’ Future.

Urge your lawmakers to be a champion these reforms and a path forward.

Dear Officials:

Illinois has been rigged in favor of the political class for too long. While the political class and those connected to them prosper, those most in need are neglected and our taxpayers are burdened with some of the highest taxes in the nation. Our economy is fragile, and many families are fleeing for low-tax states who put citizens first.
- It’s not hard. Illinois deserves elected officials who are open and honest with the public and provide commonsense solutions that empower people rather than coerce them. The Prairie State Promise will break down the political barriers keeping Illinois’ people from prospering.
  
  That’s why AFP-IL is proud to present our Prairie State Promise campaign to build a brighter future for all residents of our state.
  
  The Prairie State Promise encourages legislators to enact policies that will:
  - Stop Tax Hikes & Provide Tax Relief
  - Stop Spending Money We Don’t Have
  - Prepare for a Future Health Care Crisis Now
  - Make our Communities Safer & Give Second Chances
  - Education Empowerment for Everyone
  - End Corruption & Corporate Welfare
  These reforms will bring real, positive change to Illinois, and will set our state up for success for generations to come.
  
  As your constituent, I encourage you to support the “Prairie State Promise” to help define our state’s future!

Sincerely,

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The Prairie State Promise will Define Illinois’ Future.

Urge your lawmakers to be a champion these reforms and a path forward.

In 2019 Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly members from both parties signed into law a bill doubling the gasoline tax and implementing automatic annual increases tied to inflation.

As a result, Illinoisans have the 2nd highest average gasoline taxes in the nation at 59.56 cents per gallon. Because of automatic annual increases our gas taxes are set to increase another 6 cents per gallon by July 2023, even with the 6 month delay touted by Gov. Pritzker. (Source)

Illinois residents already pay the highest state and local taxes in the nation. According to WalletHub.com, Illinois had the highest total state and local tax rates on a median U.S. household, at 15.1%, a rate that’s nearly 40% higher than the national average.

In 2022, the General Assembly & Governor Pritzker signed a law which delayed further gas tax hikes by 6 months, and forced gas station owners to post sticker on pumps about the tax hike delay. If gas station owners don’t comply they could face daily fines of up to $500. No such stickers have been or will be required to notify motorists of past or future gas tax hikes.