Sangamon Sun

Nikki Budzinski, a Democratic representative for Illinois’ 13th District, recently shared a series of tweets addressing critical issues concerning federal workers' rights and fiscal policies. Budzinski, who replaced Rodney Davis in Congress in 2023, voiced her concerns regarding executive orders and legislative proposals that may affect her constituents and broader American society.

On April 7, 2025, Budzinski criticized a recent executive order from former President Trump, claiming it unlawfully removed collective bargaining rights from 1.5 million federal workers, including nurses and safety inspectors. She highlighted that she joined her fellow House Democrats in delivering a letter opposing this measure. Budzinski described the action as "blatant union-busting," aiming to mobilize opposition to the order. The full comment can be accessed here.

Later on the same day, Budzinski addressed an upcoming vote on a Republican budget proposal allegedly aiming to significantly reduce Medicaid funding while granting tax cuts to billionaires. According to Budzinski, this policy would severely impact working Americans, emphasizing a "lifeline" role Medicaid plays in the lives of her constituents, such as a mother from Illinois's 13th district. Her statement is available here.

Finally, Budzinski posted a tweet regarding the importance of understanding commodities, referring to it as "today’s #FarmBill201 lesson." This suggests a focus on educating the public about agricultural policy, an area that holds particular significance for her district. The post can be found here.