On Pritzker’s watch, over $3 billion has been spent on services for migrants and illegal immigrants, while services for our most vulnerable citizens remain chronically underfunded and underserved. Our fiscal condition will always be on unsteady ground if we continue to rely on future revenues and tax hikes. We also cannot rely on federal dollars to dig us out of our own mess. It’s no secret, high taxes, slow economic growth, and ongoing outmigration are warning signs that the state is moving in the wrong direction.
While Governor Pritzker continues to blame Washington and President Trump, the hard truth is that years of overspending and tax hikes by Chicago lawmakers have left Illinois families paying the price. From groceries to energy rates, the cost of living in Illinois is far from affordable.
State Representative Kevin Schmidt and his Republican colleagues have put forth numerous solutions to bring down costs for our residents and encourage economic growth across the state. We can get Illinois on a better path forward through smart fiscal leadership that supports tax relief.
We must do more to help Illinois residents keep more money in their pockets.
House Republicans craft policies that improve affordability and restore fiscal stability, including legislation like HB9 which would provide property tax relief for Illinois homeowners and HB1383 to provide tax relief on tipped income.
“Chicago lawmakers have made life harder for Illinois families due to progressive policies that turn into tax hikes,” said Schmidt. “Reducing taxes should not be an argument, but every year House Republicans have to fight for lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, and policies that offer relief to working families and small businesses.”