Wisconsin Lawmakers to Illinois: We're Not Bailing Out States With History of 'Reckless Budgeting'

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PJ Media

A group of 43 Republican lawmakers from Wisconsin has sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation in Washington asking them not to support any coronavirus relief bill that gives money to Illinois and other states with a history of “reckless budgeting.”

“These responses to the disease have led to drastic changes in budget projections for states around the country: sales tax collections are down, income tax deadlines have been extended, unemployment rates are at historic levels and more businesses are permanently closing every day,” the letter said.

“That being said, Wisconsin has spent eight years making the tough choices to get our fiscal house in order,” the letter said. “We do know that our neighbors to the south have spent decades spending and borrowing recklessly.”