At $55.2 billion in state funds, $2 billion more than the current fiscal year, Governor J.B. Pritzker is proposing the largest state budget in Illinois history.
While previous revenue projections in November showed a more than $3 billion deficit, officials with the Governor’s office found marginally more revenue. During his budget address on Wednesday, Governor Pritzker promised the budget is balanced but recognized slow revenue growth.
With that, the Governor’s budget increases spending by $2 billion from the current fiscal year. Governor Pritzker said he will work to find efficiencies.
Among other changes in spending, the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults is not funded in the plan, but there will be $132 million for Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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