By West Central Reporter |
Feb 22, 2024
Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) from the Illinois House Republican Caucus criticized Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposal in a statement following his joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address. Hammond expressed concerns about the size and allocation of funds in the proposed budget, stating, "Today we saw Governor Pritzker introduce the largest budget proposal in state history. The Governor’s FY25 proposed budget spends $52.7 billion, which is a $2.3 billion increase over the FY24 enacted budget – a 4.5% increase."Highlighting...