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Category: State Budget

Lawmakers push for increased funding for human service workers

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 27, 2026 | Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

More funding is needed in this year’s state budget to support human services workers, advocates and lawmakers said this week.

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Pritzker proposes $56 billion budget with little new funding

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 19, 2026 | State Budget, Top Stories | 0

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.

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Illinois surpasses $1.1 billion in medical debt relief

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 18, 2026 | State Budget, Top Stories | 0

More than $1.1 billion in medical debt has been erased for Illinois residents over the past year and a half, state officials announced Tuesday.

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State lays out expected budgetary impact of federal health cuts

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 9, 2026 | State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Federal changes to the Medicaid program and other social services could add significant challenges for Illinois’ forthcoming budget.

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Advocates call for further investments to address HIV disparities

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 5, 2026 | Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus joined advocates on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to further fund Black-led organizations that address HIV and AIDS.

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