Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) today released the following statement regarding the American Conservative Union’s decision to include the state of Illinois in its State Legislative Ratings initiative.

“At a time when the state finds itself in grave fiscal straits, Illinois residents need every tool available to hold their legislators accountable for what’s happening in Springfield,” said Hultgren, a former state legislator. “I’m pleased that the American Conservative Union has decided to include Illinois in its State Legislative Ratings initiative. ACU is trusted by grassroots conservatives, and their ratings will help hold accountable members of the General Assembly who support Pat Quinn’s irresponsible spending, borrowing and taxing ways.”