What to know about COGFA’s Friday state revenue update
An update released Friday shows current fiscal year revenue is expected to be about 1.2% higher than what lawmakers budgeted ...
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Prizker CNI exclusive: ‘We’ve turned this battleship around’
In a wide-ranging interview with Capitol News Illinois, Gov. JB. Pritzker touted progress in his first seven years but said ...
Exclusive interview: Pritzker says Illinois has ‘turned the battleship around’ as he ramps up bid for third term
In a wide-ranging interview with Capitol News Illinois, Gov. JB. Pritzker touted progress in his first seven years but said ...
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.
Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty
Progressive Democrats are pushing for more taxes to fund social services slashed by Congress.
Pritzker’s new budget report could set tone for conservative 2027 spending plan
The new report seeks to quantify the cost of federal funding cuts, freezes and policy changes.
Pritzker sticking to proposal to fully fund pensions
It’s not clear if Pritzker’s plan, nor a plan supported by labor unions, will be considered in Springfield this year.
Illinois to withhold nearly $500M in spending, citing federal uncertainty
Several state agencies will forgo hiring and keep funding in reserve to save money in the coming months.
State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
Illinois education officials seek modest funding increase amid budget uncertainty.
Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures
Welch said state lawmakers will be focused on affordability issues when they return to Springfield.
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