After Governor Pritzker delivered his Budget & State of The State Address, I realized that Democrat priorities are out-of-touch from what Illinois residents want, and deserve. I want to see some accountability for the mistakes of overspending and overtaxing that have driven residents and businesses out of Illinois. Illinois’ budget should be based on estimated revenue. Instead, the Governor proposed $590 million in new taxes, transfers, and other budget gimmicks in an attempt to sustain the uncontrollable spending we have seen over the past six years.
Republicans Support Fair Legislative Maps
The current legislative maps in Illinois are so partisan that they’ve been described as an “insurance policy for House Democrats.” Democrats have used the maps as a way to take control away from voters by drawing districts where they will face no competition. We believe Illinoisans deserve a real voice in their state government so we’ve filed a lawsuit against these rigged maps. Read more…