SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Steve Stadelman supports the Fiscal Year 2027 spending plan, which provides critical support for Illinois families, students and communities, while easing the financial burden on residents.
“This budget invests in our schools and students while helping families make ends meet,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “By strengthening education and funding, providing property tax relief and supporting food security programs, we’re helping ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.”
The plan continues the state’s commitment to protect residents from additional financial strain by temporarily pausing the scheduled automatic increase on the gas tax. It also includes a back-to-school sales tax holiday, providing a multi-day suspension of state sales tax on eligible school supplies to help families save as students prepare for the new school year. Additionally, the budget maintains funding for local governments, providing municipalities with resources needed to deliver essential public services, maintain infrastructure and support local economic development.
The spending plan also continues investments in property tax relief grants and the evidence-based funding model for K-12 education, ensuring schools have the resources they need to support student success while helping homeowners access relief on their property taxes.
The spending plan also includes support for safety net hospitals, ensuring that hospitals serving vulnerable populations can continue providing essential care. Additionally, assisting households that have lost food assistance due to federal cuts will help families put food on the table.
“This budget takes important steps to address the pressing challenges facing our state,” said Stadelman. “By supporting schools, hospitals and families in need, while also easing costs at the pump, we’re making Illinois more affordable and keeping communities strong.”
