The last thing Illinois needs is another handcuff on state finances. And that's exactly how Moody's Investment Services is viewing the state's lockbox amendment for roads. Moody's yesterday issued a 'credit warning' for the state because the recently approved amendment will place about 600-million dollars a year off-limits. Moody's says future lawmakers are now boxed in by their inability to look at gas taxed or road fees as a way to pay for other state needs.
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