Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget just hours after Democrats passed the spending plan out of both chambers.
Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget just hours after Democrats passed the spending plan out of both chambers.
Illinois House Republicans are renewing their push for Democrats to let their affordability plans pass before session ends.
Progressive Democratic lawmakers and advocates are continuing their push for a billionaire's tax as the state budget deadline nears.
Illinois House Republicans want to be brought to the table to negotiate stronger property tax relief included in the state's megaprojects bill.
Illinois House Republicans hope to provide some relief at the gas pump by pausing the state's 5% sales tax on gasoline.
Illinois Senate Republicans hope lawmakers can pass plans this spring to protect children from sex trafficking and grooming.
Illinois Senate Republicans hope Gov. JB Pritzker will include no tax and fee increases in his budget proposal Wednesday.
The GOP leaders told reporters in Springfield Wednesday that ratepayers deserve immediate relief and a renewed push for baseload energy.