NFIB State Director Mark Grant has released the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget:
“It’s been too long since Illinois had a balanced budget. We have a history of not paying our bills and kicking the can down the road. Governor Rauner’s plan would change that. It would bring spending under control and compel Illinois to live within its means.
“Last year, the General Assembly hit us with a 32-percent income tax increase, and they’re talking about raising taxes again.
“We can’t afford to keep spending money we don’t have. Our members are calling on their legislators to do their constitutional duty and start with a revenue estimate. We want the General Assembly to stop playing politics and produce a balanced budget in a truly bipartisan manner.”
NFIB is Illinois’ leading small-business association. To learn more, visit www.NFIB.com/IL and follow @NFIB_IL on Twitter.
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