Local Government

State Representative Ryan Spain (il) | Representative Ryan Spain (R) 73rd District Deputy Republican Leader

The Illinois House Democrats have passed a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 amounting to $55.2 billion, marking a $2 billion increase from the previous year. The budget approval came just before the legislative session ended, continuing a trend of increased state spending under Governor J.B. Pritzker since he assumed office in 2019.

Governor Pritzker had previously stated, “If you come to the table looking to spend more – I’m going to ask you where you want to cut.” However, the newly approved budget includes $1 billion in tax hikes and fund sweeps aimed at covering new expenditures and pay raises for politicians.

Republicans expressed their discontent with the budget

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