Will County Gazette

Illinois State Senator John Curran has voiced opposition to a new delivery tax passed by Illinois Senate Democrats. In an op-ed published in the Chicago Tribune, Curran described the measure as "one of the most broad-based, regressive taxes on working families our state has seen in decades," emphasizing its impact across Illinois.

The tax will add $1.50 to nearly every order placed within the state, regardless of cost, size, or supplier. Curran noted that this charge applies whether someone is "making a bulk order of expensive items or just need[s] a pack of diapers for a sick child." He argued that "the tax will charge you $1.50 on every order."

Curran acknowledged the importance of public transit investment for millions in Illinois but criticized the approach taken by lawmakers: "There is no denying that we must continue to invest in our state’s public transit system for the millions of Illinois families, students, tourists and workers who rely on it. But the taxpayers who pay for it deserve a fiscally conservative approach and reforms needed to ensure a world-class, safe and soluble system — not a short-term cash grab that hurts, rather than helps, Illinoisans, $1.50 at a time."

Curran has represented Illinois' 41st Senate District since 2017 after succeeding Christine Radogno as senator (https://www.ilga.gov/senate/Senator.asp?GA=100&MemberID=2493).