Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) released the following statement and video clips in response to Gov. Pritzker’s 2025 Budget and State of the State Address:
“While Illinois families continue to struggle, I am disappointed that instead of controlling government spending, Gov. Pritzker has once again increased it, introducing a record-breaking $55.4 billion taxpayer-funded budget. His plan raises state spending by an astonishing 37 percent since he took office. Rather than ensuring transparency, it relies on the same gimmicks and job-killing taxes that hurt Illinois’ growth. We remain committed to standing up for taxpayers by demanding accountability and responsible spending to protect vital services throughout this year’s budget process.”