SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) released the following press release after the Illinois General Assembly passed the $55.9 Billion FY2027 State Budget at 4:00 AM on Sunday morning.
“This is the same old story as it is every year: Democrats wait until the last minute to pass major legislation while hiding behind the cover of night. Illinois families, businesses, and communities are absolutely tapped out and cannot afford the nearly $1 billion in new taxes and fees included in the FY2027 budget.”
Halbrook continued by commenting on his concerns with the approximately $410 million dollars included in the budget for illegal immigrants, which includes $40 million dollars for Illegal Immigrant welcoming centers.
“Despite President Trump’s accomplishments securing the border, Governor Pritzker and Illinois Democrat Lawmakers are still showing more concern for illegal immigrants than they do for actual Illinois taxpayers.”
The lawmaker from Shelbyville concluded by expressing frustration with the FY2027 budget including funds for the failing Commission on Equity and Inclusion.
“This Spring I was aligned with an increasing number of lawmakers, both Republican and Democrat, who were concerned with the failing Commission on Equity and Inclusion. Despite the echoes of bi-partisan concerns, legislative leadership included $5.6 million of dollars to the commission, despite the lack of results and transparency.”
For more information, please contact Rep. Halbrook’s office at 217-342-0220 or visit his website at RepHalbrook.com.
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State Representative Brad Halbrook, is currently in his 7th term as State Representative in the Illinois General Assembly. Rep. Halbrook’s 107th district includes several communities in the following Central Illinois counties: Macon, Shelby, Christian, Effingham, Montgomery, Cumberland, and Moultrie. Rep. Halbrook dedicates his term in office to pursuing conservative public policy, holding government accountable, and fighting high state and local taxes.