Rockford Sun

State Representative Joe Sosnowski of Rockford responded to Governor JB Pritzker's State of the State Address, delivered to the Illinois General Assembly. In his statement, Sosnowski criticized the Governor for focusing on national issues and potential presidential ambitions rather than addressing state-specific challenges.

"The Governor spends a great deal of time posting on social media criticizing President Trump, pontificating about national issues, fueling ridiculous Nazi accusations, and laying the groundwork for his own presidential ambitions in 2028 instead of keeping his focus where it needs to be; on Illinois and the challenges we face as a state," said Sosnowski.

He expressed disappointment that Pritzker did not address policies aimed at growing Illinois' economy or reducing property taxes. "Specifically, we should have heard from the Governor today on policies to grow Illinois, lower property taxes, and ending the wasteful taxpayer-funded health benefits for all non-citizens," he stated.

Sosnowski also criticized Pritzker's proposal for $590 million in new taxes and budget measures. He argued these were attempts to support what he called "uncontrollable spending" under Pritzker's leadership over the past six years.

Representative Sosnowski represents Illinois' 69th District, covering parts of Winnebago, Boone, and McHenry Counties.