He has been an ally of impeached ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich. Jones teamed with fellow Chicago Democrat Blagojevich to propose plans for health care and education, paid for by $5 billion in increased business taxes and gambling.
Jones supported the initiatives of ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was impeached from office. Together, they proposed measures for healthcare and education that were to be paid for with an increase of $5 billion in business taxes and gambling revenue.