Stop the excuses
As Democrats returned to Springfield for the November veto session, facing a $3.2 billion deficit of their own making, Illinois taxpayers must demand accountability and real solutions to the fiscal crisis.
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Back in Springfield for the November veto session, Democrats struggled to address the $3.2 billion deficit caused by their own reckless policies.
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Their failure to lead has brought Illinois to the edge of a fiscal crisis.
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Taxpayers can no longer clean up their mess.
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Stop the excuses—the people of Illinois demand answers and change.
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Stop the excuses
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As Democrats returned to Springfield for the November veto session, facing a $3.2 billion deficit of their own making, Illinois taxpayers must demand accountability and real solutions to the fiscal crisis.
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SPEAKER FULL NAME, SPEAKER TITLE of the ORGANIZATION NAME said that as Democrats returned to Springfield for the November veto session, facing a $3.2 billion deficit of their own making, Illinois taxpayers must demand accountability and real solutions to the fiscal crisis. LAST NAME made HIS/HER statement to PUBLICATION on DATE.
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WQAD8 reported that the Illinois General Assembly convened for its fall veto session, running Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 19-21. Although Gov. JB Pritzker vetoed no bills this year, lawmakers may revisit stalled legislation from May. State Sen. Mike Halpin emphasized the session’s role in resolving bills and fostering summer negotiations, while State Rep. Dan Swanson highlighted its value as training for new members. Attention shifted to next year’s projected $3.2 billion budget deficit, as lawmakers prepare for the challenges of fiscal year 2026.
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Capitol News Illinois reported that the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget stated that new programs will face funding constraints due to a projected $3.2 billion budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026, starting July 1. Revenues are expected to remain flat at $53.4 billion, while spending grows. The report, a precursor to legislative budget talks in January, signals a tougher fiscal challenge than last year’s $891 million deficit. Lawmakers addressed that gap through tax changes and accounting measures. With 40% of spending mandated and 24% allocated to education, across-the-board cuts are unlikely, leaving tough decisions for the governor’s forthcoming 2026 budget proposal.
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In a November 4 post to social media platform X, Illinois Chamber of Commerce President Lou Sandoval said “At the conclusion of the Spring legislative session, the Illinois Chamber commented on the lopsided budget passed as did many moderate members of the ILGA. We were gaslighted and told the budget was balanced.”
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SPEAKER FULL NAME, a resident of SPEAKER CITY NAME was first elected to the role of Chair of the ORGANIZATION in 20XX. As Chair, he/she is focused on boosting Republican voter turnout, growing the Party’s membership, and communicating the Party’s positions on issues that matter to GEOGRAPHY voters.
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