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 aligned himself with ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich, who had been impeached. Together, they suggested initiatives for healthcare and education, which would be financed through an increase of $5 billion in business taxes and gambling revenue.