Some area lawmakers are weighing in on this week’s announcement the state collected $1.5 billion dollars more in tax revenues than expected in April. State Representative Mike Marron of Fithian says balancing the budget with no tax increases is the responsible thing to do….
State Senator Tom Bennett of Gibson City says he is glad the new money has Governor Pritzer changing his mind on pension payments….
And Senator Bennett adds its proof that there is no need to raise taxes and fees in order to balance the budget.
[The photo is of State Representative Mike Marron.]
