Fiscal differences remain as Illinois lawmaker urges for transit special session

Fiscal differences remain as Illinois lawmaker urges for transit special session – Center Square

A Senate measure to fund transit with a $1.50 retail delivery tax and real-estate transfer taxes failed to clear the legislature during the regular spring session.

Fiscal differences remain as Illinois lawmaker urges for transit special session

(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator from Chicago has urged for a special legislative session to be called to fund public transit, but a Republican colleague says solutions should not place excessive tax burdens on residents.