Grundy Reporter

Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued a statement following the passage of a budget by Democratic lawmakers that allocates over $53 billion for Fiscal Year 2025.

"I have consistently said that lawmakers must make the hardworking citizens of Illinois our priority. This budget raises taxes by roughly a billion dollars on Illinois families," Rezin stated.

Rezin highlighted her concerns about the increase in government spending, noting, "It sets a record for government spending, bringing a shocking increase of more than 32 percent since the Governor first took office. Despite the continued escalation in spending, state funding for K-12 schools is only increased by the minimum agreement set under the Evidence-Based Formula."

She also expressed disappointment regarding provisions for Direct Support Professionals: "The budget also fails to provide a living wage for the incredible Direct Support Professionals who take care of our state’s most vulnerable."

Concluding her remarks, Rezin asserted, "The people of Illinois deserve better than this. They deserve a budget that provides real and meaningful relief that prioritizes middle class families."