Local Republican state representatives are very disappointed with how the 2024 Illinois state budget process happened. St. Rep. Brad Fritts of Dixon says the 2024 Illinois state budget doesn’t do enough to help rural hospitals that are struggling. Five of them are in his district. Although that doesn’t include St. Margaret’s Health.
St. Rep. Jed Davis of Yorkville says he’s not surprised with the unbalanced budget that appropriates money to Democrat pet projects instead of making sound investments in Illinois. St. Rep. Jason Bunting of Emington says he’s disappointed with the process because Republican voices aren’t being heard during budget talks.
All three ended up voting no to approve the budgte. Gov. Pritzker says the $50 billion budget makes investments in mental health, higher education, and childhood education.