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Senator Sally Turner reacts to the
passage of the FY27 budget
[June 01, 2026]
Springfield, IL— State Senator
Sally Turner (R-Beason) issued the following statement after
Democrat lawmakers passed a nearly $56 billion budget that includes
more than $800 million in new taxes, fees, and revenue enhancements:
“Budgets reflect priorities, and despite a record price tag, this
budget continues to grow spending while many Illinois families
struggle with rising costs and an economy that continues to lag
behind much of the nation.
“Important education reimbursements, including school
transportation, special education transportation, and special
education tuition reimbursements, remain significantly underfunded,
leaving local school districts and taxpayers to make up the
difference.
“Those costs do not simply disappear. They are pushed onto local
communities and local taxpayers. At a time when Illinois families
are already struggling with some of the highest property taxes in
the nation, state government should be helping reduce that burden.
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“Making matters worse, Democrats
chose to sweep $150 million in surplus sales tax revenue generated
by higher gas prices into government spending on special interests
rather than providing real relief at the pump. Illinois families are
paying more every time they fill up their tanks, and instead of
helping taxpayers, Springfield found another way to spend their
money.
“I will continue fighting for responsible budgeting, meaningful
property tax relief, and policies that truly support Central
Illinois families.”
[Marcus J.
Durrett
Senior Communications Strategist
Communications and Public Affairs
Illinois Senate Republican Staff] |
