Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lays out $56 billion spending plan in State of the State address

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was set to deliver his State of the State address Wednesday morning.

In State of the State address, Gov. JB Pritzker pitches affordability and Illinois resilience to Trump

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump administration’s actions cutting federal funding for various programs have cost the people of Illinois $8.4 billion.
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Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address

In his eighth State of the State address, Gov. Pritzker focused on affordability issues affecting Illinois residents and blamed President Donald Trump for the state’s tight financial condition.

State lawmakers offer partisan responses to Pritzker’s budget address

State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, said the average employee’s salary has decreased 21% since Pritzker took office. Niemerg said utility bills have gone up 83% during the same period. “These are working people’s problems. He is an out-of-touch billionaire and he will not be the next president of the United States,” Niemerg said.

Illinois' proposed $56.1B budget unveiled, faces federal funding cuts

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proposed a $56.1 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes minimal new spending.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to deliver State of the State address

The governor will lay out his vision for Illinois’ spending, revenue, and cuts in a time when balancing the state budget may be trickier than ever. Lauren Victory reports.

Pritzker on love and budget limits

JB Pritzker used his Wednesday to sketch a $56 billion spending plan for a year defined by shrinking federal support and sharpening political lines. The governor argued that Illinois is being forced to account for billions in federal dollars that were once expected but are now being withheld by the Trump administration.