SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget Monday:
“As chair of the Senate Revenue Committee, I know firsthand the extreme hardships our residents have been experiencing due to poor leadership in Washington, cuts to critical services and programs that help working families stay afloat and harassment toward Latino communities who are simply trying to live in freedom.
“At a time when so many Illinoisans are forced to live in fear and instability, we are making it clear we value affordability, safety and dignity for our residents – especially immigrant communities – by passing a responsible budget that funds education, food security, health care, violence prevention programs and other essential resources and services.
“This process required tough conversations and practical decisions, but we worked together to uplift those most in need in our state and prioritize affordability for our residents. Our work is far from over, but this budget will act as a crucial line of defense against continued attempts from the federal government to wreak havoc in the lives of working, low-income and immigrant families.”
