In less than two weeks, the Illinois legislature will vote on a $55 billion budget — the largest in state history. But buried in over 3,000 pages are more than $1 billion in taxpayer-funded handouts to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — many of which are duplicative, politically connected, or lack basic transparency.
This press conference exposes the broken budget process, details outrageous examples of crony NGO spending, and makes the case for cutting waste now — not after another task force or hearing.
Taxpayers deserve better. Watch and share.
0:01 Intro Chairman Chris Miller
3:05 What Is An NGO & Why are we giving them taxpayer Money? Rep Brad Halbrook
5:30 Where is the money going? Rep Adam Niemerg
7:52 Rep Blaine Wilhour
11:35 Budget Proposal Rep Jed Davis
12:30 Applying Common Sense Principles to Budgeting. Rep Martin McLaughlin
14:40 Questions
24:14 Closing Statement
This press conference exposes the broken budget process, details outrageous examples of crony NGO spending, and makes the case for cutting waste now — not after another task force or hearing.
Taxpayers deserve better. Watch and share.
0:01 Intro Chairman Chris Miller
3:05 What Is An NGO & Why are we giving them taxpayer Money? Rep Brad Halbrook
5:30 Where is the money going? Rep Adam Niemerg
7:52 Rep Blaine Wilhour
11:35 Budget Proposal Rep Jed Davis
12:30 Applying Common Sense Principles to Budgeting. Rep Martin McLaughlin
14:40 Questions
24:14 Closing Statement
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