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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

"Thanks to the governor and the budget he championed, $70 million was allocated for this program, under which every person who lost their benefits can receive a one-time payment of $400," González said. #democrats #foodassistance #fresh

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 Liberty Justice Center sued the federal government alongside small businesses, arguing Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were illegally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The group won their lawsuit Feb 20. #jbpritzker #tariffs #centersquare

Cook County’s minimum wage increased from $15 to $15.40 on Wednesday, and the tipped minimum rose from $9 to $9.25. #minimumwages #centersquare #workers

Among the programs impacted is Link Match, which helped SNAP participants purchase fresh produce and other goods from local farmers by matching benefits spent at participating markets and retailers. #snap #democrats #trump

The price decrease for Illinois, however, month-over-month was roughly 80 cents – a larger shift than the 56-cents difference in the national average, according to AAA. #gas #prices #centersquare

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

While exports surged, domestic stocks of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fell sharply. Before the war began in the Middle East, which closed the Strait of Hormuz to most ship traffic, global oil and motor fuels markets were awash in supply. #gas #prices #oil

“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