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Central Illinois Lawmaker Weighs In On Gov. Pritzker's Budget Address

A central Illinois lawmaker says there were some good things in Gov. JB Pritzker's budget proposal last week, and some bad, but overall, hopes Illinois Democrats give Republicans a seat at the discussion table.

 

State Sen. Sally Turner on the WHOW Morning Show Friday told Regional Radio she appreciated the Governor's commitment to K-12 education in the budget.

 

 

The Lincoln Republican appreciates the Governor's commitment to childcare as well. Sen. Turner says there is a real problem with childcare deserts in Illinois that she hopes will be addressed in this budget.

 

 

The issue with the budget for Sen. Turner is the fact the Governor continues to grow spending at a time when the state cannot afford it.

 

 

Sen. Turner is concerned Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Democrats want to spend COVID dollars that the state has to make it look like there is money to spend but she points out even the Illinois Comptroller is concerned about over-expenditure.

 

 

According to Sen. Turner, there are two committees that Illinois Democrats have elected to have co-chairs for and Sen. Turner is co-chair on one of those committees. She will be a co-chair on the Illinois Government committee and the higher education committee will also have a co-chair. This leaves her optimistic Illinois Democrats will include Republicans in the budget discussion. 

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