In the early hours of Wednesday, Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly approved a $53.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025, marking the largest spending plan in state history. The budget passed without Republican support and includes pay raises for politicians and $1 billion allocated for non-citizens. To fund this record-breaking expenditure, Democrats also voted for $1 billion in tax hikes.
In order to provide the best opportunities for Illinoisans, we have to make our state a destination for job creators and innovators. High taxes and burdensome regulations only drive residents and businesses away.