Jones Ready to Craft a Budget that Works for the South Suburbs

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — At the end of Wednesday’s State of the State address, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-South Holland, outlined what he wants this year’s budget to accomplish for working families in the South Suburbs in the following statement:

“While we cannot change the fact that our families must contend with a belligerent Washington  that serves special interests instead of everyday Americans, we can build a state budget that insulates them from some of its worst tendencies.

“That looks like allocating millions of dollars to continue funding food assistance programs while Washington let SNAP lapse late last year. That looks like passing a permanent child tax credit and increasing funding for child care assistance while Washington tries to rip it away.

“Those are just a few steps we’ve taken to stem Washington’s most destructive impulses, but there’s still more to do. In the coming months, I will work with my colleagues from the diverse regions of our great state to once again craft a balanced, fiscally and socially responsible budget that addresses the needs of working families.

“Illinois Democrats are resolute in our commitment to confront the affordability crisis by lowering the cost of health care, education and other essential items. We know that when communities thrive instead of merely survive, we uplift everyone. The work is just getting started, and we’re committed to getting it done on behalf of Illinois families.”