The Illinois Senate approved a budget coming out of the Memorial Day holiday and central Illinois Republicans are offering their responses to the highest spending budget in the State's history.

Sen. Sally Turner describes the budget as a misallocation of priorities. The Lincoln Republican calls out the prioritization of everyone but Illinois residents in this year's spending plan.

Rep. Dan Caulkins points to states around Illinois cutting taxes but Illinois raising taxes. He says a vote for the budget is setting up the State for failure.

As Lincoln fights to keep the Logan Correction Center, Rep. Bill Hauter says the neglect of the facility started years ago when the state did not prioritize its maintenance. He says the continued lack of attention could take the prison the Chicago area.

The $53.1 billion spending plan was approved early Wednesday morning by passing the General Assembly. Republicans criticize the overreaching state budget without Republican support and say it is $2.6-billion more than last year’s enacted budget and includes pay raises for politicians and a staggering $1-billion for non-citizens.