SPRINGFIELD – In response to the passage of the FY26 budget, State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) released the following statement:
“Illinoisans should be absolutely appalled by the FY26 budget. Not just in content, but in the way this $55 billion budget was passed,” said Davis. “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 inclusion and equity, 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 own salaries is absolutely disgusting. I am ashamed by the greed of the Illinois General Assembly.
“To the people of Illinois: Your government does not have to operate like this. You deserve transparent, ethical, and balanced governance that values each and every one of your tax dollars.
For more information about Representative Davis, visit RepJedDavis.com.
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