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“This is an unprecedented interagency effort that will provide more and better treatment and save lives.” #mentalhealth

Pritzker, however, said the state is in a vastly improved financial condition than when he first entered office because Democrats who control the budgeting process have used surpluses in recent years to pay the state’s debts and pension obligations. #budget #illinois

Community Health Centers Commend Governor Pritzker for Prioritizing Behavioral Health and the Healthcare Workforce in Joint State of the State and FY2024 Budget Address

"...the Illinois House Progressive Caucus stands firmly behind his plans to invest in our core priorities and the ongoing fight against injustice and discrimination." #budget

The laws passed the General Assembly in their recently concluded lame duck legislative session in January... #jbpritzker

Since each budget allocates money collected over a future 12-month period, lawmakers generally base their spending proposals on economic estimates provided by the state’s two main forecasting agencies. #illinois #budget

"...great strides were made to further the success of agriculture in Illinois." #agriculture

Funding will support the construction and renovation of facilities at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), Northern Illinois University (NIU), Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). #uis

Video: Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch Gives Speech at President Obama Dedication Ceremony #PresidentBarrackObama #SpeakerChrisWelch

What that means is a Federal Unemployment Tax Act tax credit for Illinois businesses will decrease by 0.3 percent, resulting in an increase of $21 in federal taxes per employee.