Liz Bishop, Republican nominee for Illinois State Representative in the 76th District, said that Illinois tax and spending policies are increasing costs for local families while diverting attention from infrastructure needs in her district.
Her statement was released around Tax Day, using the annual filing deadline to argue that state fiscal policy is placing additional financial pressure on households in north-central Illinois.
“On Tax Day this year, Illinois families are reminded once again that Illinois ultra progressives like Amy ‘Murri’ Briel view taxpayers as an unlimited ATM. They raise taxes, create new fees on everyday life, and bail out Chicago institutions while our local roads crumble and families struggle to make ends meet,” Bishop said.
“Local families shouldn’t have to keep subsidizing Chicago priorities that don’t benefit our district. It’s time to send a strong message in November: Illinois taxpayers will no longer be taken for granted,” she added.
Bishop is running in Illinois House District 76 in the 2026 general election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026, against incumbent Amy Murri Briel. Her campaign website describes her platform as focused on affordability, public safety, and local representation in Springfield, themes reflected in her Tax Day comments on taxes, fees, and infrastructure spending.
Her statement also referenced broader policy debates at the state level, including House Bill 4459 in the 104th Illinois General Assembly. According to the bill status page, the measure would require individuals seeking to conduct open burning in municipalities or counties to obtain a local permit in addition to any required Illinois Environmental Protection Agency permit. It also directs local governments to create online platforms with permit information. The proposal has drawn criticism from some Republicans and rural residents who argue it could add regulatory burdens to common outdoor activities.
Bishop also pointed to a late-2025 mass transit funding package in Illinois.Â
Reporting on the legislation shows the General Assembly approved a $1.5 billion transit bill aimed at addressing financial shortfalls affecting the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace. Coverage noted that the plan included shifts in revenue sources tied to transportation funding, which sparked criticism from lawmakers outside the Chicago area. Bishop’s statement uses that debate to contrast Chicago-area transit priorities with infrastructure needs in the 76th District, according to NBC Chicago.
Bishop is a retired banker and previously served as a Republican precinct committeewoman active in local civic affairs, according to Ballotpedia.
