Illinois lawmakers could seek more taxpayer spending when they return in October

When lawmakers return to Springfield in late October, some are seeing the prospect for more supplemental appropriation. A supplemental appropriation means lawmakers are increasing how many tax dollars they’re set to spend. Senate Minority Leader John Curran said his members are bracing for just that heading into veto session in late October.

House Assistant Majority Leader Jay Hoffman said supplemental appropriations are common.

Without any supplemental appropriation, the state’s budget spends $50.4 billion in state dollars. When combining federal and special state funds, the budget spends $193.5 billion.

Story from Illinois Radio Network