SPRINGFIELD – Earlier today, the FY26 budget passed in the Illinois House of Representatives. In response, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement:
“Another year, another budget filled with gimmicks and tax hikes on hardworking Illinoisans. Despite already bearing one of the highest tax burdens in the nation, Illinois taxpayers are now on the hook for the continued out-of-control spending of the majority party. The over $55 billion budget raises taxes on hardworking Illinoisans by $1 billion. Our citizens cannot afford more out-of-control spending, misplaced priorities, higher taxes, and more inflation.
“Unfortunately, this is what happens when there is zero balance or diversity of ideas when the budget is drafted. This is what happens when the majority party ignores Republican-filed bills to lower the cost of living, provide property tax relief, and cut energy costs. Instead of building a coalition of lawmakers that spans the political spectrum to ensure the budget properly represents and benefits all Illinoisans, the FY26 was drafted behind closed doors with no room for opposition.
“This process cannot continue any longer. All Illinoisans deserve to have proper representation in Springfield.”
For more information about Representative Haas, visit RepHaas.com.
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