At a time when Illinois families are cutting back to make ends meet, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to fund massive government expansion, including what would be the largest state budget in Illinois history.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget is nearly $15 billion larger than when he first took office. Now, Democrats want taxpayers to foot the bill through a series of new and expanded taxes, including hikes on digital advertising, capital gains, corporate income, and estates.

Illinois already carries the highest overall tax burden in the country. These new taxes would drive up consumer costs, discourage investment, and make it even harder for family-owned farms and businesses to survive.

Republicans are also sounding the alarm over plans to funnel some of the new revenue into expanding government benefits, including programs for individuals who are in the United States illegally.

While Democrats are pushing tax hikes, growing government, and prioritizing programs that hurt the very people they claim to represent, Senate Republicans are doubling down on their efforts to stand up for working families and fight for lower taxes, more opportunity, and a future where people can afford to stay in Illinois.