illinois budget

The increase to MAP funding by $100 million takes another giant step toward ensuring higher education is affordable for students across Illinois... #highereducation

The Senate passed the budget bill late Thursday night, sending it to the House where it got its first reading shortly thereafter. #illinoisbudget

Both chambers will be back on Wednesday and Thursday, while the House has scheduled Friday session as well. #ilga #budget

The cost of care for the 65 and over age group was nearly $188 million between March 2022 and February 2023, per that presentation. #illinois

“Our collective goals are to make sure we have enough great teachers in every classroom.” #illinois #teachers

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

"I hope the governor continues his commitment to protect our roads, bridges and highways through the Rebuild Illinois program." #senatorjoyce

"...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

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

"You have an opportunity to bring our divided state together. We urge you to take that path instead of enacting policies you know will only create more divisions.” #illinois