3rd District Budget Survey
For weeks, the governor has focused on general concepts on how he thinks we can solve our budget crisis without going into much detail on how this would be accomplished. Recently, he delivered those details during the budget address to members of the Senate and House. The governor laid out a spending plan that relies on deep cuts to solve our budget crisis. I would like to know your thoughts. Please complete the following survey and tell me what priorities are important for you and your family.
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1. Governor Rauner laid out a budget plan that relies on a $1.5 billion dollar cut to the Medicaid program, which delivers health care to the disabled and low-income families. The reduction would mean less care for those on Medicaid as well as fewer doctors accepting Medicaid patients due to large cuts in reimbursement rates for health care providers. Do you support the governor’s $1.5 billion dollar cut to Medicaid?
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2. The governor proposed deep cuts to human services agencies. Programs like supportive housing, homeless youth services and addiction prevention services are eliminated in this budget. The budget also cuts funding for programs that assist individuals with developmental disabilities and cuts funding for programs that treat individuals with mental illnesses. Do you support the reductions and/or elimination of these programs?
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3. The governor proposes nearly $400 million in cuts to Illinois’ universities and community colleges, meaning higher tuition and fees for students. Do you support the proposed cuts to Illinois’ universities and community colleges?
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4. The proposed budget slashes more than $100 million from the Regional Transportation Authority, which would likely mean higher fares on Metra trains and CTA trains and buses. Do you support this reduction to the RTA?
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5. The governor proposes reducing tax money shared with local municipalities by $600 million dollars, likely resulting in higher property taxes on homeowners and small businesses as municipalities increase their property taxes. Do you support reducing funding for local municipalities?
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6. While the governor laid out a slew of cuts to nearly all levels of state government, he failed to mention any increases in revenue. Do you support closing corporate tax loopholes that would bring in nearly $500 million and ensure corporations are paying their fair share?
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7. Illinois currently has a flat income tax system, where everyone pays the same rate no matter their income. Do you support instituting a progressive income tax, where those making more money would be taxed at a higher rate than those making less (similar to the federal income tax)?
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8. Do you have any additional comments or ideas about the budget you would like to share?
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