Details of $55.9B budget begin to take shape with 12 hours left in session
Senate budget sponsor teases sales tax holiday on school supplies and gas tax freeze.
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Budget, Bears, BUILD, oh my. What’s the latest from the Statehouse?
With just over 24 hours left in the spring legislative session, several major issues remain in flux. Lawmakers are getting ...
No ‘April surprise’ in latest revenue report
State revenue growth is on track to meet expectations and there was no “April surprise” from income tax receipts. The ...
What’s on tap in Springfield this week?
A preview of the primary legislative priorities and scheduled activities at the Illinois Statehouse for the upcoming week. Expect a ...
Capitol Briefs: U of I still concerned about higher ed funding overhaul proposal
Multiple groups that are at risk of losing federal funding are asking Illinois lawmakers for more state money.
Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric
Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed the governor’s affordability message as campaign-style rhetoric.
A look back at Pritzker’s first seven budgets
Here’s a rundown of our past coverage as Pritzker enters the final year of his second term.
State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
Illinois education officials seek modest funding increase amid budget uncertainty.
How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
The top three Democrats running for U.S. Senate have released economic plans.
Education union, students call on governor to release higher education funding
Lawmakers approved a 2% increase to be distributed only after the governor approves them in writing.
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