Hidden taxes in the IL budget with IL Policy Institute director of fiscal and economic analysis Bryce Hill

For our discussion on hidden taxes in the Illinois budget, we're joined by Bryce Hill, Director of Fiscal and Economic Analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute. Hill argues that while lawmakers often pledge not to raise broad-based taxes, budget proposals can still increase the financial burden on residents through higher fees, targeted tax hikes, fund transfers, and other revenue measures that may receive less public attention. Recent budget analyses have highlighted hundreds of millions of dollars in proposed tax and fee increases, along with fund sweeps and other fiscal maneuvers used to support record levels of state spending. Hill will explain where these hidden costs appear in the budget, how they affect Illinois families and businesses, and what taxpayers should watch for as lawmakers debate the state's fiscal future.