From newly-appointed State Senator Darby Hills:
The Illinois General Assembly just wrapped up its spring session, and once again, taxpayers are being asked to do more.In just six years, the state budget has grown by nearly 40 percent.
This year alone, lawmakers passed nearly $1 billion in new spending — and tried to raise our taxes to pay for it with:
• A $1.50 delivery tax on nearly every package,
• A new tax on everyday services like haircuts and home repairs,
• And a tax on digital ads that would hit small businesses across Illinois.
I voted no because I know how hard it is to stretch a paycheck.
I was raised by a single mom who worked two jobs, and every dollar mattered.
Delivery isn’t a luxury anymore — it’s how families get diapers, groceries, and takeout after a long day.
A delivery tax punishes people for staying home.
A service tax means higher prices on everything from an oil change to a haircut — a tax on daily life that working families can’t afford.
And a mom & pop tax on digital ads that hits small businesses where it hurts, making it harder for them to reach customers and grow.
It kills opportunity, especially for communities that rely on those jobs.
So, while families are making tough choices between rent and groceries, prescriptions and childcare, Springfield keeps spending. We held the line this time, but the fight isn’t over.
Now I’m asking you to stand with me.
Sign my petition today and tell Springfield: No more higher taxes on Illinois families.
