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Illinois plan to fund roads via motorist license fees
Illinois proposes a five thousand mile highway system funded by graduated automobile license charges to cover construction and maintenance costs. The shift abandons poll and property taxes, retaining property tax for local units and using part of license revenue for local roads. It notes road use shifts toward recreation and freight potential, with truck licenses ensuring heavy users pay. The piece includes wartime quips from The Widow and a light joke about the last word.
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