Reactions are mixed to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s proposal to spend tens of millions of dollars on reproductive health initiatives.
The governor’s budget for fiscal year 2026 maintains 2025 funding levels on services which include abortion.
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel said it’s important for Illinois to buffer the wall with its neighboring states with stricter abortion restrictions.
Chicago South Side Republican chair Devin Jones is opposed to taxpayer-funded abortion. Jones said his pro-life stance is one that cares about women.
Jones said people have built up a society where women feel like they can’t do what their bodies naturally do, which is give birth to children.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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