The road to long-term financial stability requires a holistic approach to balancing the budget through forward-looking proposals to increase revenue and manage spending in a responsible manner.
Illinois has been hit hard by the dual public health and economic crises created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing badly-needed economic relief for individuals and small business while managing our state’s long-term financial situation will require difficult decisions and innovative thinking.
Our policies must emphasize the type of economic development that creates good-paying jobs, positive impacts on our communities, and long-term growth.