The proposed Illinois budget gives money to NASCAR and PGA as lawmakers weigh a Bears stadium tax break, putting taxpayers on the hook for private sports costs.

On July 1 the state tax will hit almost 50 cents a gallon. Lawmakers made automatic annual hikes.

The governor has presided over $77 billion in increases while Illinois’ economic growth lags.

The governor pins the issue on local governments, but state law and decisions contribute to the problem.