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Amy Elik Criticizes Illinois FY27 Budget After General Assembly Passage

The Republican lawmaker said the spending plan increases taxes and fails to address government spending and cost-of-living concerns.

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement following the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget:

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“The spring legislative session has ended, and the FY27 budget ignores Illinois’ most pressing problems: out-of-control government spending and the rising cost of living. Instead of providing relief for families in my district, this budget adds $800 million in new taxes on various industries. The revenue bill even includes new digital ad taxes that Illinois will likely be sued over. Our priorities to lower property taxes and other taxes were not met, in fact this budget just adds to their burden.”

The Illinois General Assembly passed the FY27 budget in the early hours of June 1st.

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