State Sen. Chris Balkema: Governor’s budget doubles down on same failed approach – Ford County Chronicle

"In the state budget, there is approximately $150 million labeled as 'surplus' motor fuel sales tax revenue, but this is not surplus in any meaningful sense. It is revenue generated directly from Illinois drivers who are already paying higher prices at the pump. ... At the same time, when examining broader state expenditures, including healthcare services and welcome center programs tied to non-citizen populations, approximately $150 million in spending appears in this category."