Just hours after the state’s General Assembly wrapped its spring session, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker appeared along top Democrat leadership in Springfield to tout the passage of a 2027 fiscal year budget and numerous policy recommendations he’s asked the body to take up.
163 bills passed both chambers in the final week before the body is to return in the fall. Among the biggest items was a full state budget – which passed hours after the deadline, meaning it required a supermajority vote to pass.
Democrat state lawmakers spoke of many federal spending cuts implemented as a result of HR1, which the president dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Pritzker was on board with finger-pointing to D.C.
Another major focus of Pritzker’s was addressing everyday cost of living increases for state residents.
The budget included automatic salary increases for state lawmakers, bringing their base salaries above six-figures for the first time in history.
When asked, Pritzker did not address whether he thought lawmakers should get the increase this year as many of their constituents across the state face significant financial hardship.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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