 "Gov. Quinn is planning to borrow another $5 billion with no
mechanism to pay the money back," Bomke said. "We are just pushing
our problems off onto our children and grandchildren."During the
budget address, Quinn asked for an increase in the state income tax.
The proposed tax hike of 1 percent would be used to fund education,
which is facing $1.3 billion in cuts.
"The 1 percent income tax is something that we will have to take
a close look at," Bomke said. "We have a lot more to learn about
(the) tax
increase and the whole budget. I look forward to working on the most
pressing issue facing Illinois residents."
The current state budget expires on June 30. The General Assembly
must enact a new spending plan before it can be sent to the governor
for review.
[Text from file received from
Sen.
Larry Bomke]
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