Rep. Nicole La Ha gave the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget Address today in Springfield:
“Illinois’ budget has grown by over 40% since Governor JB Pritzker took office; that right there should worry taxpayers,” Rep. La Ha said. “This years’ budget address is a proposal contingent on tax hikes, restricts local government funding, and shows no shared sacrifice from politicians who are still supporting pay raises for themselves instead of making responsible cuts to prevent tax hikes. The Governor’s budget proposal fails to address Illinois’ longstanding property tax crisis, fails to fix the PUNS program under DHS (a program that has been failing disabled residents for over a decade), and refuses to address the reasons why people are leaving Illinois.”
House Republicans are committed to working toward a balanced budget that strengthens our economy and ensures the responsible use of taxpayer dollars. That means evaluating spending priorities, improving efficiencies within state agencies, holding the lines on tax hikes and making decisions that will lead to long-term stability. Illinois families deserve a government that is thoughtful and accountable in its approach to budgeting, one that seeks real solutions without defaulting to tax hikes or short-term fixes.
Rep. La Ha proudly serves the people of the 82nd District.