Posts tagged: Illinois State Budget

Senate Republicans Demand Transparency as Illinois Budget Deadline Nears

Written by David E. Smith

For the first time in years, lawmakers have been able to view a budget ahead of having to vote. The problem is that it’s not the final version. There’s just a slight discrepancy of over $2 billion.
With only days remaining before the scheduled May 31st adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly, Senate Republicans are warning taxpayers to expect another rushed state budget filled with record spending, possible tax hikes, and little transparency.
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Illinois Freedom Caucus: “Cut the Waste & Bloat”

Written by David E. Smith

Illinois lawmakers are actively shaping the state’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget as the May 31st legislative deadline approaches. Governor JB Pritzker has proposed a budget of $55.45 billion – an increase of $2.35 billion over last year, but final numbers are still under negotiation.

On May 13, 2025, Republican members of the Illinois House of Representatives held a press conference, urging substantial budget reductions. They claimed over $1 billion in wasteful spending, fraud, and abuse could be eliminated to save citizens from new or increased tax proposals.… Continue Reading

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