State Sen. Erica Harriss: Affordability Is Not a Slogan – RiverBender (Alton)

State Sen. Erica Harriss: Affordability Is Not a Slogan – RiverBender (Alton)

"Since Governor Pritzker took office, state spending has increased by roughly 40 percent. Most households in our district have not seen their incomes grow anywhere near that pace. When government grows faster than family budgets, the pressure shows up in higher taxes, rising fees, and increasing everyday costs."