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Pritzker’s $41.6 billion budget relies heavily on federal funds, corporate tax changes

Pritzker’s $41.6 billion budget relies heavily on federal funds, corporate tax changes

— February 17, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker outlined a $41.6 billion budget proposal Wednesday, Feb. 17 that would hold most state agencies at flat funding levels but which relies heavily…

Pritzker warns of looming crisis if fed jobless programs aren’t extended
— November 24, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Monday, Nov. 23 of another looming economic crisis for the state and nation if Congress does not act soon to reauthorize extended unemployment…

Illinoisans out of work get more relief
— September 11, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday, Sept. 10 announced the release of $16.6 million in federal funding to expand job opportunities for Illinoisans out of work due to COVID-19. The announcement…