SPRINGFIELD – Following the Senate’s approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake) released the following statement:
“While the Trump Administration is gutting federal funding and creating chaos to those who depend on social services and federal programs such as food assistance, Medicaid and other lifesaving programs, Illinois is choosing a different path – one that invests in her people. One that strengthens communities and protects working families.
“By advancing new revenue streams like a social media billion dollar megacorporation tax and a digital advertising tax we are building a stronger fiscal foundation without hurting working families who are already struggling with increased grocery prices and rising rent costs.
“As chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, I am encouraged to see continued support for higher education, especially the $3 million investment to PELL grants that will help students receive funds to further themselves in their future careers. The back to school sales tax holiday will also greatly help students across the board purchase necessary school supplies when the economy continues to squeeze budgets.
“Even as the federal administration creates uncertainty, Illinois is investing in opportunity. We are strengthening education, supporting families, protecting consumers and making smart decisions that position our state for long-term success.
“My colleagues and I will continue to fight for more progressive reforms so that future budgets are never balanced on the backs of those already struggling due to inflation and corporate greed.”
