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SPRINGFIELD, IL — Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) today welcomed the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of HB 5524, legislation aimed at improving transparency in energy utility costs for consumers across the state. AFP-IL emphasized that greater transparency is a critical step toward helping families and businesses better understand — and ultimately push back against — rising energy costs. AFP-IL appreciates Rep. […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) today criticized the Illinois Democrats’ passage of the FY 2027 state budget — the largest in Illinois history — warning that continued overspending and tax hikes will further strain families and weaken the state’s economic outlook. The budget was one of the many bills the General Assembly attempted to pass in the 11th hour before the end […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) today responded to the Illinois General Assembly’s failure to pass megaproject legislation before the end of session, highlighting the defeat of harmful provisions that would have put property taxpayers at risk. The General Assembly did not rush through a late-night stadium deal that was not fully vetted and carried […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — In a press conference this morning, Illinois House GOP members Ugaste, Keicher, La Ha, and Sanalitro rolled out a package of bills to prioritize property tax relief for everyday Illinoisans. While the megaproject proposal before the legislature focuses on securing special tax exemptions for millionaire and billionaire developers, House Republicans are focusing […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Last night, the Illinois House of Representatives passed the reckless Megaproject bill, enticing wealthy developers to Illinois on taxpayers’ dime. The bill passed with ten Republicans joining Democrats to put ultra-wealthy developers ahead of taxpayers. In its current form, the HB 910 mega-project bill allows developers to pay a small “special payment” […]
CHICAGO, IL — Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) has been a fierce advocate for Illinois taxpayers, and today, Deputy State Director Brian Costin penned an opinion piece in Crain’s Chicago Business warning of the pitfalls of the megaproject bill facing the state legislature. In the piece, Costin asserts, “Illinois does not need a separate property tax […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL – As Democrats’ favorite governor, J.B. Pritzker, prepares to deliver his eighth State of the State address, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) wants to set the record straight on the governor’s worst-in-the-nation fiscal track record. Throughout his time in office, J.B. Pritzker has wildly ballooned the Illinois state budget, racking up a more than 30% increase since 2019. Since his first year in office compared to now, […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) is calling for immediate action after District 214 used taxpayer dollars to conduct political-style polling designed to test messaging and measure voter sentiment ahead of a potential property tax increase referendum. AFP-IL has formally requested a ruling from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to determine whether the district’s activities constitute prohibited political activity under the State Officials and […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) announced its 2025 Prairie State Policy Champions, key lawmakers from across the state who have been leading advocates on reining in government spending, easing Illinois’ state tax burden, protecting homeschoolers and empowering educational choice in the Land of Lincoln. AFP-IL State Director Jason Heffley issued the following […]
