illinois state budget

The Republican attorney and small-business owner says the office should challenge questionable spending, prioritize essential-service payments and answer to taxpayers rather than political leaders. #election #illinois #comptroller

The former Republican strategist is campaigning on property-tax relief, affordability and local control while trying to build a political movement that lasts beyond November. #illinois #election #collincorbett

Beginning Oct. 1, states will be responsible for 75% of the administrative cost of operating SNAP, up from the previous 50% share. Illinois budget officials estimate that change will cost the state approximately $80 million more each year. #snap #foodstamps

The grant program has attracted strong interest since its launch, according to the alliance, with previous funding rounds drawing significant demand from farmers and food businesses looking to expand operations and improve efficiency. #stewardship #program #food

“As the Trump administration continues to strip our state of the programs and benefits our communities need and deserve, Illinois refuses to lay down,” Preston said. #budget #governor #address

The R3 Program was established under the Cannabis Regulation and Trust Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in Illinois and dedicated 25% of state cannabis tax revenue to reinvesting in communities most affected by poverty, violence and incarceration. #grants #criminaljustice #program

Illinois Launches Grant Program to Restore Neglected Cemeteries (Chicago, IL) - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced Thursday a new...

In response to last year’s initial cuts, AISWCD launched a statewide petition campaign to restore SWCD operations funding, with a goal of collecting at least 100 signatures from each district. #underfund

“This budget, pushed through under Governor Pritzker’s leadership—or lack thereof—includes more than $800 million in new taxes that directly impact hardworking Illinoisans and small businesses, while neglecting to tackle the serious financial issues that continue to cripple our state,” Gartner said. #spending