SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) had the following comment after the Illinois House passed the largest budget in the state’s history.
“Once again, Illinois Democrats presented the text of a 3700-page budget and only provided legislators and the public a short time to review it before it was voted upon. Even though revenue is tight, this budget actually spends more money than last year: $55.9 billion. It required $800 million in tax increases to come up with the money for all the additional spending, which includes an automatic pay raise for politicians. I voted No because this is an unsustainable path. Illinois must stop the cycle of taxing and spending, and return to fiscal responsibility and living within our means.”
71st District residents can find more news about the General Assembly and information about upcoming events on Rep. Swanson’s legislative website at repswanson.com.