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Have a Happy Fourth of July! |
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 July 2, 2009
The Fourth of July is a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to the founders of our great nation, and commemorate America's path to becoming a sovereign country.
As the nation prepares to recognize its independence, please remember to celebrate safely and responsibly!
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Budget impasse continues into the new fiscal year |
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 July 2, 2009
Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed a major budget measure, Senate Bill 1197, on July 1, claiming that he had no choice but to reject the proposal, which he said “does not effectively address Illinois’ growing budgetary and economic calamity.”
Senator Cronin said that the Governor’s veto was not unexpected – Quinn addressed a joint session of the General Assembly on June 30, and pledged to veto the budget, saying he would keep lawmakers in Springfield until a budget more to his liking is passed.
Fiscal Year 2010 began on July 1, meaning Illinois is now operating without a signed budget – the Governor did not act on other portions of the budget and would not say whether or not he intended to approve the remainder of the budget.
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Lawmakers return as budget deadline looms |
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June 29, 2009
Springfield, Ill…The state’s Democrat leaders adjourned a special legislative session on June 24, but have plans to return on June 29 and 30. However, at this time it appears that there has been little progress made toward adopting a Fiscal Year 2010 budget proposal, despite the fact the end of the current fiscal year is rapidly approaching.
Frustrated by the lack of progress, Senate Republicans offered an alternative “bridge” budget, which would keep state government functioning and social service programs operational. Senator Cronin said they decided to offer the temporary proposal because negotiations that should have been going on back in March are only now beginning to take place. As was the case when Rod Blagojevich was governor, the current Governor and his fellow Democrats who control the state legislature have been unable to agree on any plan. |
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Budget negotiations continue as the end of the current fiscal year approaches |
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June 17, 2009
SPRINGFIELD – Legislative leaders continue to work toward a resolution on the state budget. Sen. Cronin said that the meetings focus heavily on the need for spending reductions and reform, with Republicans pushing for additional ethics reforms, redistricting reform and recall proposals.
Though the discussions have been meaningful, the leaders are still divided on the best way to address the state’s budget woes.
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Cronin remarks on largest tax increase in state history |
 May 31, 2009
SPRINGFIELD – Late Saturday the Illinois Senate pushed through the largest tax increase in state history, despite opposition from State Senator Dan Cronin (R-Lombard) and his Republican colleagues.
“I’m disappointed and I am worried about those friends and neighbors who are struggling right now. This tax increase will really hurt,” said Cronin.
Cronin pointed out that the Democrats have spent recklessly for six years and now the economy is in recession, people are fearful of losing their jobs, they are worried about their retirement and they can’t sleep at night thinking about their college tuition.
“We could have made a commitment to a three or four year plan of spending limits. Now people are going to be up at night worried about how they are going to pay another income tax to the state. All because the state’s Democrat leaders didn’t have the fortitude to say ‘no’ to taxes and exercise fiscal discipline, spending limits, and cut backs—that was the fiscal discipline we needed,” Cronin said.
House Bill 174 will increase income tax rates from 3 percent to 5 percent, which is a 67 percent increase, and increases the corporate income tax rate from 4.8 percent to 5 percent. The legislation also imposes a new tax on 39 state services. The measure would stimulate roughly $7 billion, approximately $3 billion would be directed toward education, while the remaining $4 billion has not been earmarked for any specific purpose. Though raising income taxes, less than $500 million has been directed for property tax relief.
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