SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is voicing serious concerns over the passage of Illinois’ FY2027 State Budget, the largest budget in history, citing record spending levels and hundreds of millions in new tax increases as major concerns for Illinois taxpayers.
The Governor’s proposed budget totals more than $55.9 billion, making it the largest budget in Illinois history and relying on approximately $800 million in new taxes and revenue increases.
“When I first came to Springfield in 2019, the state budget was about $38.5 billion,” said Rep. Grant. “As I prepare to cast my final budget vote before retiring, the FY2027 budget proposal has grown to roughly $56 billion. That is nearly a 50% increase in just over seven years.”
Grant noted that Illinois’ population has remained largely stagnant during that same timeframe.
“During those years, Illinois’ population has barely changed — growing by only about 0.4%, from approximately 12.67 million to 12.72 million residents,” Grant said. “Most of that modest growth is due to recent international migration, offsetting the many Illinois families who have chosen to leave our state because they could no longer afford it.”
Grant said Illinois taxpayers deserve a budget focused on fiscal responsibility rather than continued growth in government spending.
“You cannot justify a 50% increase in spending when our population is essentially flat and working families are struggling with higher costs of living,” Grant continued. “Illinois taxpayers deserve a responsible, balanced budget that prioritizes core services while reducing spending and protecting families from higher taxes.”
“I remain committed to using my final year in the State House to advocate for a sustainable budget that protects taxpayers and reverses the damage caused by years of bad public policy that has hurt our economy,” Grant added.
For more information, please contact Rep. Amy Grant’s district office at 331-218-4182.
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State Representative Amy Grant, is currently in her 4th term as State Representative in the General Assembly. The 47th district is made up of several communities in DuPage County, including Naperville, Warrenville, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Lisle, Carol Stream, Bartlett, West Chicago, Winfield, and Wayne.