State Senator Li Arellano, Jr has issued the following statement after Illinois Democrats passed the largest budget in Illinois history, totaling over $55 billion:
“Illinois Democrats have just rammed through the largest and most reckless budget in our state’s history, over $55 billion in spending, passed with zero transparency, minimal debate, and no regard for the taxpayers who are footing the bill.
“This isn’t leadership. It’s political corruption, plain and simple, snuck in during a midnight vote.
“To make matters worse, they’re hitting working families with nearly a billion dollars in new taxes. Democrats keep demanding more from you while delivering less. Less public safety. Fewer job opportunities. Less economic growth.
“This budget is not just bloated, it’s dishonest and irresponsible. It’s a slap in the face to the very people who keep this state afloat. I voted no because I refuse to stand by while one-party rule continues to drain our state to prop up its political machine.”