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Pritzker delivers 'State of State' budget address

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CHICAGO (WGN) — In a combined State of the State and budget address in Springfield Wednesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced that the state is expected to finish with a 5% revenue growth and a budget surplus. Pritzker, widely rumored as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, also took the time to sharply criticize President Donald Trump. "The new administration, the Republican Congress, and Elon Musk intend to take these programs away…

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WirePoints Illinois Financial News

Republicans criticize Pritzker after budget address – Center Square

“As we look ahead at addressing issues including our pension system and the impending transit funding cliff, growing our tax base and enacting meaningful reforms that prioritize accountability and efficiency must continue to be a top priority,” Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce CEO Jack Lavin said.

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Pritzker delivers 'State of State' budget address

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The Daily Illini

Gov. Pritzker delivers State of the State address

Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his seventh State of the State address on Wednesday. He spoke to the Illinois General Assembly regarding the state budget, proposed resolutions and national political climate. The speech was projected to address budget concerns for fiscal year 2026. The expiration of COVID-19 funding and other impending federal budget cuts loom over the state. “Here’s the good news — we’ve made responsible investments, and Illinois is …

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WNYmedia Network - Buffalo, NY

Gov. Pritzker SLAMS Trump and Musk in closing remarks of State of the State address - WNYmedia Network - Buffalo, NY

The post Gov. Pritzker SLAMS Trump and Musk in closing remarks of State of the State address appeared first on WNYmedia Network - Buffalo, NY.

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Pritzker calls $55.2B budget ‘responsible and balanced’

Governor JB Pritzker delivers his State of the State and budget address before the General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/pool) By BEN SZALINSKI, PETER HANCOCK & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — An improved revenue forecast is helping ease pressure on state finances as Gov. JB Pritzker calls for tightened spending to balance the budg…

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