East Central Reporter

Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly passed a new state budget over the Memorial Day weekend, which includes $1 billion in tax increases on Illinois families and businesses. The $53.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025, described as the largest in Illinois history, also allocates additional funds for undocumented immigrants, according to State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville).

"While you were paying 10% more for your Memorial Day cookout this year, Democrats in the General Assembly marked the holiday by raising your taxes by $1 billion and giving a staggering $1 billion more of your money to non-citizens who are here illegally," Rep. Halbrook stated. "This Governor and legislative majority have no plans to EVER make state government live within its means, and to allow you to keep more of the money you have worked hard for."