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🌱 What does Rep. Tipsword’s budget warning mean for Pontiac taxpayers?
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- What does Rep. Tipsword’s budget warning mean for Pontiac taxpayers?
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• Rep. Tipsword Statement Of FY 2027 Budget (henrynews-republican.com) — Pontiac residents served by Rep. Dennis Tipsword should know he’s sharply criticizing Illinois’ newly passed FY 2027 budget, arguing it raises taxes and fees while freezing state support to local governments. He warns this could mean higher property taxes and fewer critical services locally, and directs constituents to his Pontiac district office or website for more information. 
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