Despite continued criticism of fraud and abuse within Illinois’ SNAP program, Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to create a new, state-funded cash benefit for households that lose or see reductions in federal SNAP benefits under updated work requirement rules. Senate Bill 3277 would require the Illinois […]
A new Senate Republican proposal would help small businesses make employee health coverage more affordable by creating a new tax credit for employers that offer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). Senate Bill 3619, filed by Senator Chris Balkema, is an initiative of the Small Business Advocacy Council. […]
As the General Assembly moves deeper into the spring session and more legislation begins advancing, many bills will be scheduled for committee hearings. This is often the first major stop in the legislative process, and it is also when the public has the opportunity to weigh […]
Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address this week drew sharp criticism from Senate Republicans, who said Illinois families were hoping to hear real solutions on rising costs, property taxes, and economic stagnation. Instead, they argued the speech sounded more like a campaign message and offered another record-setting […]
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Li Arellano, Jr released the following statement after today’s State of the State and Budget Address: “Today’s budget proposal highlights the ongoing failures of Illinois’ current administration. Another record-breaking budget, filled with more taxes and more spending, makes it clear: Governor Pritzker’s economics are […]
Springfield, IL – State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) released the following statement after the Governor’s annual State of the State and State Budget Address: “Today’s budget proposal shows a clear difference in priorities between Republicans and the Governor. Republicans believe Illinois families deserve a government that lives […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL- State Senator Rose (R-Mahomet) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address: “It takes a lot of nerve to raise power bills on the working people of Illinois literally a month ago, and then stand at a podium today pretending to care about an […]
Springfield, IL – State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) released the following statement after the Governor’s annual State of the State and State Budget Address: “I’m glad the Governor talked about expanding vocational programs. Illinois needs to invest in skilled trades, especially in West Central Illinois. But beyond […]
SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) released the following statement after the Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address: “Frankly, the address sounded more like a campaign speech than a serious governing plan. It was light on details and heavy on political talking points, […]
Springfield, IL – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address: “As a working parent in a family of five, I know affordability is not a slogan. It is about whether families can pay their […]