Rep. Davis Responds to State of the State Address

Illinois state representative calls for bipartisan action on key issues like property taxes, jobs, and housing

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Following the annual State of the State and Budget Address, State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) released a statement criticizing parts of Governor J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal but also highlighting areas of agreement, such as the need to address high property taxes, create more career opportunities, and improve affordable housing. Davis pointed to several bills he has filed to tackle these issues and called for bipartisan action to deliver real solutions for Illinois residents.

Why it matters

The State of the State address is a key political event where the governor lays out their legislative agenda and priorities for the year. Representative Davis' response provides an opposing Republican perspective and signals areas of potential bipartisan compromise as well as continued partisan divides over the state's budget and policy direction.

The details

In his statement, Davis criticized Pritzker's FY27 budget proposal for including $1 billion in increased spending and $728 million in new taxes and fees. However, he said there were a few issues where he agreed with the governor, such as the need to address high property taxes, create more career opportunities, and improve affordable housing. Davis pointed to several bills he has filed to tackle these issues and called for bipartisan action to deliver real solutions for Illinois residents.

  • Representative Davis released his statement following Governor Pritzker's annual State of the State and Budget Address on February 24, 2026.

The players

Jed Davis

A Republican state representative from Yorkville, Illinois who released a statement criticizing parts of Governor Pritzker's budget proposal while also highlighting areas of agreement.

J.B. Pritzker

The Democratic governor of Illinois who delivered the annual State of the State and Budget Address.

Office of the House Republican Leader

The source of Representative Davis' statement.

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What they’re saying

“Illinoisans don't just want complaining – they want real solutions to the largest problems facing our communities. I hear the same issues brought to my office time and time again. Residents want lower property taxes, more career opportunities, and more affordable housing. These are bipartisan issues, and I'm glad the Governor highlighted them. But we can't just talk, we need to take action.”

— Jed Davis, State Representative (Office of the House Republican Leader)

What’s next

The Illinois state legislature will now consider Governor Pritzker's budget proposal and work to pass a final state budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The takeaway

This response from a Republican state representative highlights the partisan divides in Illinois politics, but also suggests potential areas of bipartisan compromise on key issues like property taxes, jobs, and housing that impact residents across the state.