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“When you dig into the numbers, I think you find one of the reasons homelessness went down overall is because the self-induced migration, both legal and illegal, crisis that was happening in Chicago started to ebb,” Arellano said. #homeless #prevention #centersquare

Gov. Pritzker also criticized the federal legislation, saying it reduced support for low-income Americans while providing tax benefits to higher-income individuals. #budget #democrats #policies

Beyond the budget, I was proud to help advance several measures this spring that address real-world challenges facing families, farmers and local governments. #patrickjoyce #june #oped

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation during the pandemic that allowed restaurants and bars to sell cocktails and mixed drinks for pickup or delivery as businesses were closed to in-person customers. That will be allowed to continue permanently under the new law. #capitolnewsillinois #cocktails #law

Following the signing, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair and Deputy Majority Leader Lisa Hernandez praised the budget and said it addresses economic challenges facing residents across the state. #democrats #signing #budget