McHenry Times

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) disagreed with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal  announced last week.

DeWitte said it was unfortunate to see Pritzker doubling down on a tax increase plan.

"I'm even more disappointed that he now threatens education, Medicare and Medicaid, and local government, who has really taken the brunt in budget problems over the years," DeWitte said. "I’m really disappointed in his proposal and really concerned that if it doesn’t pass, who is going to pay the price for not approving that?"

DeWitte said he didn't want to see local governments, education or other programs held hostage by the tax increase if that tax increase doesn't pass in the fall vote.