By Illinois Radio Network
Springfield, IL – The Illinois Petroleum Council is giving a conditional "ok" to plans to raise the tax on gasoline, but members say there should be strict restrictions.
Dave Sykuta, president, Illinois Petroleum Council, articulates a concern about a possible increase in the motor fuel tax.
The governor and lawmakers are talking about a $25 billion program, about half for transportation and half for schools and state buildings.
Laurence Msall of the Civic Federation says a capital program is needed, but $25 billion is a big number - twice the size of the Illinois FIRST program under Gov. George Ryan in 1999, and 10 times the Build Illinois program under Gov. James R. Thompson in 1989.
