Priztker's Infrastructure Plan Includes Higher Alcohol Taxes, Tax On Streaming Media

SPRINGFIELD – Netflix and chill could soon be more expensive in Illinois under a proposal from the governor’s office to increase taxes on liquor, wine, beer and streaming media services, among other non-motor fuel tax increases.

To help pay for a $41.5 billion, six-year statewide infrastructure plan, the plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office put forward would not just double the state’s gas tax and nearly double vehicle registration fees for newer cars, but also increase the tax on beer, liquor and wine.

The proposal quickly drew fire opposition from alcohol industry trade groups and others.

Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois President Bob Myers said he was surprised by the proposed increase, which the organization opposes.

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