Pritzker proposes $56 billion budget with little new funding Feb 19, 2026 | State Budget, Top Stories Citing uncertainty around federal cuts, Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled a $56 billion budget proposal on Wednesday with little new funding for healthcare or other projects.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.