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According to the party, 45% of parents nationwide expect to take on debt to pay for back-to-school purchases this year. The release also cites rising prices for breakfast foods and notes that gasoline in Illinois continues to average more than $4.33 per gallon. #school #taxrelief #democrats

The Democratic Party of Illinois contends that the conflict with Iran has contributed to higher fuel prices and increased government spending. #trump #gas #iran

“The number one issue worrying my neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois is affordability,” Sorensen said in a news release. “My bipartisan legislation will help make it a permanent lifeline for those who need a helping hand.” #centersquare #water #bill

The criticism comes after Trump reportedly stated, “I love the inflation,” during remarks from the Oval Office, a comment Democrats have seized on as they continue to attack the administration’s economic policies. #trump #democrats #inflation

“Affordability has been a primary focus for me, and it’s reflected in the legislation we’ve prioritized.” #legislation #affordability #budget

Preston, a Chicago Democrat, said the measure is intended to ease financial pressure on working families already struggling with rising living costs. #williepreston #senate #insurance

“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the New Dem Action Fund,” Miller said in a statement. #endorsement #donnamiller #congress

“We impose a motor fuel tax across the state that was adjusted six years ago, seven years ago now, in 2019, but then we impose a sales tax on top of that motor fuel tax,” Spain said. #tax #gas

Illinois housing affordability efforts pit tax cuts against new spending (via The Center Square) – As homeownership may be growing out of reach for...

At 48 cents a gallon, Illinois has one of the highest gas tax in the country, trailing only California’s 70-cents a gallon. #taxes #gas #prices