SPRINGFIELD – In response to the Illinois Senate approving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) issued the following statement:
“One of the most important aspects of this budget is that it puts Illinoisans first when the federal government continues to put us last. This year’s budget highlights what matters most to the people of Illinois: affordability.
“We are putting money toward a number of vital programs, including school lunch programs, safety-net hospitals, additional PELL grants, and more funding for free and charitable clinics. Of note is the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH) benefits program, which will provide one-time Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments to households that lose or have reduced SNAP benefits due to federal work requirements.
“I am also proud that we’ve delivered a responsible revenue package that generates necessary funding without placing an additional burden on hardworking Illinoisans.”
