Caucus News

Rep. Kay Statement on Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s Budget Proposal

Today Illinois Governor Pat Quinn revealed his $33.7 billion budget proposal to members of the General Assembly. Illinois State Representative Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) shared his concerns with the Governor’s … Click here to view

Rep. Hatcher Disappointed by Governor’s Lack of Budget Detail

The lack of details in Governor Quinn’s budget address Wednesday was very disappointing, State Representative Kay Hatcher said. Hatcher (R-Yorkville) said after the speech, lawmakers still don’t know how the … Click here to view

Cole Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

We have heard this speech before and again it fails to address the economic realities felt by hard working families and struggling small businesses. This is the Governor’s fourth budget … Click here to view

Fortner Asks Quinn for Specifics Following Budget Address

Springfield, IL… Following Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s budget address, State Representative Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) is requesting the governor to give specific plans on his budget proposal.  Quinn called for … Click here to view

Roth Reaction to Governor’s Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn delivered his annual budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly today, met with skepticism by legislators of both parties wary of the … Click here to view

Statement from Representative Bellock on the Budget

“Today the governor made promises to cut spending including dramatic changes to Medicaid. I am disappointed that the approximately $1 billion in Medicaid reforms we have already passed have not … Click here to view

Rep. Unes: ‘Governor’s Budget Discouraging, Lacks Necessary Reforms’

Springfield, IL… State Representative Mike Unes (R-East Peoria) said he was disappointed Governor Quinn failed to mention the nearly $9 billion in unpaid bills during his budget address Wednesday, instead … Click here to view

Connelly Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

“At a time when property values are declining and property taxes are increasing, the Governor has decided to spend an additional $1 billion over last year’s budget. It’s imperative the … Click here to view