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Pritzker celebrates FY27 budget despite GOP concerns about $55.9 billion spending plan

Pritzker celebrates FY27 budget despite GOP concerns about $55.9 billion spending plan

  • Updated Jun 1, 2026

Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget just hours after Democrats passed the spending plan out of both chambers.

Pritzker celebrates FY27 budget despite GOP concerns about $55.9 billion spending plan
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Pritzker celebrates FY27 budget despite GOP concerns about $55.9 billion spending plan

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 1, 2026

Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget just hours after Democrats passed the spending plan out of both chambers.

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IL Senate GOP leaders express concerns with final budget

IL Senate GOP leaders express concerns with final budget

  • May 27, 2026
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IL House GOP demand action on bills addressing gas prices, school choice, no tax on tips

IL House GOP demand action on bills addressing gas prices, school choice, no tax on tips

  • Updated May 14, 2026

Illinois House Republicans are renewing their push for Democrats to let their affordability plans pass before session ends.

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IL progressive Democrats renew push for billionaire tax despite GOP opposition

IL progressive Democrats renew push for billionaire tax despite GOP opposition

  • Updated May 6, 2026

Progressive Democratic lawmakers and advocates are continuing their push for a billionaire's tax as the state budget deadline nears.

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House GOP push for more property tax relief in Bears megaproject bill

House GOP push for more property tax relief in Bears megaproject bill

  • Updated May 5, 2026

Illinois House Republicans want to be brought to the table to negotiate stronger property tax relief included in the state's megaprojects bill.

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IL House GOP propose 6-month pause on 5% gas sales tax

IL House GOP propose 6-month pause on 5% gas sales tax

  • Updated Apr 8, 2026

Illinois House Republicans hope to provide some relief at the gas pump by pausing the state's 5% sales tax on gasoline.

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IL Senate GOP introduce bills to protect children from exploitation

IL Senate GOP introduce bills to protect children from exploitation

  • Updated Mar 13, 2026

Illinois Senate Republicans hope lawmakers can pass plans this spring to protect children from sex trafficking and grooming.

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Illinois Senate GOP leaders hope Pritzker presents spending cuts, no new taxes for FY27 budget

Illinois Senate GOP leaders hope Pritzker presents spending cuts, no new taxes for FY27 budget

  • Updated Feb 17, 2026

Illinois Senate Republicans hope Gov. JB Pritzker will include no tax and fee increases in his budget proposal Wednesday.

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IL Senate Republicans bash new energy law, urge investments in baseload power plants

IL Senate Republicans bash new energy law, urge investments in baseload power plants

  • Updated Jan 14, 2026

The GOP leaders told reporters in Springfield Wednesday that ratepayers deserve immediate relief and a renewed push for baseload energy.

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