Eliminating immigrant spending, boosting education funding top Senate Republican budget priorities
About 24 hours before Gov. Pritzker’s budget address, Senate Republicans call for more negotiations and transparency on noncitizen spending.
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Pritzker must address multi-billion-dollar deficit amid federal funding uncertainty
Capitol News Illinois previews Gov. JB Pritzker’s fiscal year 2026 budget address.
Lawsuits with Trump administration stretching Illinois attorney general’s resources
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul plans to brief the General Assembly about the cost of the state’s ongoing litigation against...
Groups demand release of after-school program funding
Illinois advocacy groups demand $50M to prevent after-school program closures affecting 27,000 youths.
‘Blatantly unlawful’ federal spending freeze sends state scrambling
Illinois officials react to the Trump Administration’s pause on federal funding for many programs.
While deficit looms in next year’s budget, current-year revenues remain on track
Illinois’ fiscal year 2025 revenue is in line with expectations despite a projected deficit.
Illinois Shelter Alliance calls for $100M state funding boost to fight homelessness
Advocates are asking the governor for a $100 million state funding increase to address homelessness.
State lawmakers consider Tier 2 pension changes as new session approaches
Illinois lawmakers and unions seek to reform Tier 2 pension benefits for public employees to comply with Social Security and...
As budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past
A report highlights Illinois' improved fiscal position, credit ratings, and economic strategies to better manage future recessions compared to past...
Illinois medical debt relief program erases $72M of debt thus far
Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program has eliminated $72M in debt to date, aiming for $1B in relief for residents.
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