The Illinois budget was passed by the House early on Wednesday morning. The budget shows $53.1 billion in spending, tax changes, migrant care, and more. Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook stopped by the WTIM Morning Show to share his thoughts on the budget and the changes in operations he’s experienced this year.

The 1% grocery tax in Illinois, to be implemented, is now a choice that will be made by the city. Halbrook says that when it comes to taxing citizens there should be a vote as to whether or not action is taken.

Every year an additional $350 million goes towards the evidence-based funding formula and new to this year's budget, funds have been delegated to advance education for migrants.

Halbrook describes the 3:00 a.m. “shenanigans” as he calls it, where supermajority democrats gave final approval with the 60 votes needed.

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Representative Halbrook appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.