What Governor Pritzker Really Loves

During his budget address last week, Governor Pritzker made "love" a central theme. He said he loves Illinois. But hardworking families know what his record really shows: a love of higher taxes, more spending, and policies that are making our state less safe and less affordable.

Just look at his record.

Governor Pritzker LOVES reckless spending and high taxes

• Governor Pritzker is proposing another record budget of $56 billion, which is $1 billion more than last year
• His proposal includes $728 million in new taxes and revenue increases, further worsening Illinois' affordability crisis
• State spending has increased by $16 billion since Governor Pritzker took office
• Illinois is taking $1,434 more in taxes from each resident than before Governor Pritzker took office
• Compared to 2019, the state is collecting $18 billion more from taxpayers

Governor Pritzker LOVES allowing dangerous criminals to roam free

Governor Pritzker has claimed that the SAFE-T Act is highly effective, but dangerous repeat offenders continue to wreak havoc across Illinois.

• A woman was set on fire on a CTA Blue Line train by a repeat offender who was out on electronic monitoring
• A man was assaulted and pushed onto the tracks of a CTA Blue Line train by an individual with seven prior felony convictions
• A Joliet man was found with narcotics and firearms in a residence while he currently has nine open criminal cases in Will County court

Governor Pritzker LOVES putting illegal immigrants ahead of Illinois taxpayers

• Illinois has spent roughly $2.5 billion on services for illegal immigrants
• Benefits have included free healthcare, driver's licenses, and taxpayer-funded college aid
• The Governor is now proposing an additional $110 million for healthcare for illegal immigrant seniors

So while Governor Pritzker talks about love, House Republicans see the reality: higher taxes, out-of-control spending, and policies that are failing Illinois families.

I am focused on real solutions to make Illinois more affordable, safer, and accountable. That includes efforts like my "No Tax on Tips" legislation (HB 4877) to provide tax relief on tipped income, along with multiple proposals to fix the SAFE-T Act and restore public safety.