After passing the largest tax hike in Illinois’s history, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle committed to reining in spending. And some of the lawmakers are even boasting that they have made good on those commitments by passing a budget containing cuts.

But the reality is that they have not delivered on those commitments – at least not yet.
 

An analysis by Illinois Policy Institute shows how – contrary to promises and reports of a smaller budget – the budget that was passed by the General Assembly amounts to a significant spending increase over last year. This budget will lead to billions in new deficit spending over the next decade, and it sets the stage for extending the tax increases. This isn’t right.

The credibility of politicians who promised an end to tax-and-spend habits and gimmickry is on the line. Additional reductions must be made, and they must be made now.

You can help keep the pressure on lawmakers as they return to Springfield for a one-day session today. Call your state legislator today, and let them know what you think about unchecked spending growth.

Thank you,

Daniel Anthony
Illinois Policy Institute
RepealtheTaxHike.com Coalition Member


P.S. Please forward this to five friends and ask them to call their legislator while they are in Springfield today.