With just one week left until the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn, Illinois Democrats are scrambling to fix a budget shortfall caused by years of unchecked spending.

Since Governor Pritzker took office, the state budget will have grown by nearly 40 percent, and now, with a major deficit looming, Democrats are reviewing a menu of more than $6 billion in possible new tax hikes.

Proposals reportedly include new taxes on digital advertising, capital gains, corporate income, and an increase in the estate tax/death tax. Meanwhile, Illinois families are already struggling with the nation’s highest overall tax burden.

Instead of cutting waste or making responsible choices, Democrats continue to prioritize expensive spending, including free healthcare for undocumented immigrants, and expect taxpayers to foot the bill.

Senate Republicans are standing firm, calling for fiscal responsibility and opposing efforts to make life even harder for working families and small businesses.