Hello and welcome to my June 2025 E-Newsletter!
On May 31st, we passed the largest budget in Illinois state history before adjourning our Spring session for the year. Unfortunately, the last few weeks of session were a chaotic time with several bad bills being rammed through at the 11th hour. From utilizing shell bills to suspending the rules they created, House Democrats pulled out all the stops, forcing through their radical agenda.
As always, reach out to my district office anytime. I’m here to serve.
FY26 Budget Response
Illinoisans should be appalled by the FY26 budget. Not just in content, but in the way this $55 billion budget was passed. Once again, this budget was passed with minimal review time, under the cover of darkness, and without any input from Republican legislators.
The Democrats want to talk about equity and inclusion, well, what is equitable about preventing millions of Illinoisans from having their needs represented in the budget process? What is inclusive about locking the door on bipartisan cooperation and the open exchange of ideas? Illinois Democrats continue to teach a masterclass in hypocrisy and manipulation.
And, when you think it can’t get any worse, this budget includes a pay raise for legislators. At a time when Illinois families can barely even afford groceries, increasing our salaries is abhorrent. I am ashamed of the greed of the Illinois General Assembly.
To the people of Illinois: Your government does not have to operate this way. You deserve transparent, ethical, and balanced governance valuing every one of your tax dollars.
However, we can’t just complain about the problems without being willing to work finding solutions. I actually introduced a budget proposal earlier in May.
Highlights include:
- Spending capped at $44 billion, a 20% reduction from the Governor’s proposal.
- Returning $1,500 to households making less than $100,000 per year.
- Reducing wasteful spending without compromising essential services.
This budget proposal is a conversation starter – a way of showing good governance is possible.
To read the budget proposal, click here.
Fishing Derby
Join us for our third annual fishing derby! Children and families are invited to participate in a fishing derby on Saturday, June 14th, at Silver Spring State Park – Loon Lake. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The first 50 kids get a free rod and reel! We also have awards provided by Plano Molding.
Property Tax Roundtable
Join my office and Americans for Prosperity for a property tax roundtable! We will be hosting an open discussion about our ever-increasing property taxes and ways we can address this crisis. The current trend is unsustainable, and this event is about finding solutions by working together.
RSVP is required. Please click here to reserve your spot.
Summer Reading Program
My summer reading program is back! To participate, Kindergarteners through 5th graders must read 8 books during their summer vacation. Books for local library programs are also acceptable, and books over 150 pages count as two books.
All participants who read 8 books will receive a certificate celebrating their achievement and a voucher for free ice cream! Submissions are due by August 15, 2025, and can be done by dropping off a completed paper form at my district office or by submitting the online form here.
Museum Pass Request Form
Are you looking to visit one of the incredible museums across the Chicagoland area? Utilize my office’s FREE museum pass, allowing admission to any participating museum for up to four people.
Reservations are required and must be made by completing our request form. You may access this form by clicking here.
Keep Up to Date
For updates on my work in Springfield and our local communities, please visit my website at RepJedDavis.com or follow me on Facebook.
If you have questions, concerns, or comments, don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected] or by phone at (331) 867-8200.
Serving you is the honor of a lifetime, and I’m grateful for your support as we tackle the challenges ahead.
Talk soon,
Jed Davis
IL State Representative
District 75