Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to Discuss Illinois Budget in State Address

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to discuss Illinois budget in state address

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is set to deliver his State of the State and Budget address on Wednesday, outlining his plan to address the state's projected $2.2 billion budget gap for fiscal year 2027.

Capitol News Illinois | Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty

Gov. J.B. Pritzker will stand in front of the General Assembly on Wednesday in a familiar position: confronting tremendous uncertainty over the state’s financial future.

Illinois budget faces uncertainty as federal funding cuts loom

Gov. JB Pritzker faces a challenging budget address amid federal funding cuts and economic uncertainty, with a projected $2.2 billion deficit for FY27.

Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty – Capitol News IL

In the last two budgets, Gov. JB Pritzker and lawmakers have relied on targeted tax increases. Though the FY26 budget ultimately amounted to a $2 billion spending increase, most discretionary spending outside core areas increased by less than 1 percent. Pritzker also warned lawmakers last year that if they want to increase spending for a certain program, they must come up with a corresponding cut.

Pritzker to unveil new state budget

Faces revenue growth challenges and doubts about federal funding.