The Biggest Budget in State History

The Biggest Budget in State History

CHICAGO - As Illinois Democrats push towards Saturday’s budget deadline, don’t forget that their tax-and-spend agenda is expected to make this the biggest state budget in history – and now they’re scrambling to find a way to pay for it. For years, JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats have mismanaged our state’s finances, placing the burden squarely on the backs of taxpayers and working families to fund pet projects and out-of-touch priorities. Now, Democrats are pushing new taxes, assisted suicide, and benefits for illegal immigrants. See for yourself:

• $4.24 billion in investment and wealth taxes
• $2.7 billion in new service taxes
• $1.89 billion in gambling and casino taxes
• Passed physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients
• Guarantees free public education for illegal immigrants

All Republicans stand united against this irresponsible budget. 

“JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats have driven our state into the ground,” said ILGOP Chair Kathy Salvi. “This budget treats Illinois families as a piggy bank for do-nothing policies and a bloated budget that prioritizes physician-assisted suicide and illegal immigrants. The Illinois Republican Party stands with House and Senate Republicans as they work towards a responsible and fiscally sound budget and fight against Democrats’ tax-and-spend agenda rule changes and political games.”

Bottom Line: Under JB Pritzker’s out-of-control spending, Illinois’ budget has ballooned by more than $15 billion.