Category: State Budget

Pritzker says budget cuts necessary this fiscal year without federal aid

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 16, 2020 | coronavirus, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker is directing state agencies to prepare for 5 percent cuts to their budgets this year, and potentially 10 percent next year, as negotiations additional federal COVID-19 relief stall in Washington D.C.

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Report: Illinois state revenues down $1.1 billion last fiscal year due to COVID-19

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 8, 2020 | coronavirus, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic cost Illinois a revenue shortfall of just over $1.1 billion during the recently concluded fiscal year, according to a new report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.

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Developmental disability providers seek clarity on budget funds

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 26, 2020 | Population Health, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Developmental disability providers are seeking clarity on how millions set aside in the budget to assist with minimum wage increases will be implemented.

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Pritzker signs $42.9 billion budget

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 11, 2020 | coronavirus, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker signed off Wednesday on a $42.9 billion budget package that directs billions in federal funds to healthcare entities to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spring session ends with new budget, COVID-19 response and healthcare-related bills

by Ryan Voyles | May 26, 2020 | coronavirus, Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Lawmakers wrapped up work this weekend on an unusual spring session upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Working into the early hours of Sunday morning, the General Assembly signed off on several healthcare-related plans, as well as a fiscal year 2021 budget reliant on federal aid.