At a recent capitol news conference, House Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer and House Republican Conference Chair Jeff Keicher outlined the Illinois House Republicans' budget priorities. The spring legislative session has a current deadline of May 31st.

Davidsmeyer, who also co-chairs the bipartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA), pointed out the fiscal pressures facing the state and the negative impact of Illinois’ economy lagging behind our neighboring states. Likewise, the explosion in state spending under Gov. Pritzker has intensified the fiscal pressures on the state. 

Instead of the prospect of more tax and fee increases, Keicher said that Illinoisans are taxed out and fed up, and that the state needs to focus on fiscal reform and cutting wasteful spending with a responsible budget.

The House will be back in session later this week. To keep an eye on what goes on with new and ongoing legislation, issues, and other topics related to the Illinois General Assembly, visit www.ilga.gov.