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McCombie Calls Out Pritzker’s Budget Blame

McCombie Calls Out Pritzker's Budget Blame

February 18, 2026

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement today following Governor JB Pritzker's annual State of the State and Budget Address:

"For Governor Pritzker, this budget is about blame. It is clear the Governor is more focused on his presidential ambitions than delivering for Illinois families. He emphasized that everything is "too d*mn expensive," while proposing higher taxes, more spending, and expanded government. There's nothing affordable about this budget proposal."

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