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Sneaker tax? Illinois considers a 25-cent chargeSTLTodayFeb. 06, 2013 |
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 SPRINGFIELD— The cost of a new pair of basketball shoes could jump by 25 cents under a proposal floated this week by an Illinois lawmaker. State Rep. Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, wants to create a new tax that would generate an estimated $3 million annually for a youth job preparation program. He said the added cost would likely go unnoticed by most consumers, while helping finance a program for kids during tight budget times. “Everywhere, funding is challenged,”Davis said. “I see it as a uniquely creative way of helping youth.” Read More 
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