US EditionUncertainty reigns as Illinois lawmakers enter the final week of session
- As the 2025 spring legislative session in Springfield approaches its conclusion, Illinois legislators face ongoing uncertainty regarding the budget and several key policy issues.
- The uncertainty stems from an estimated $54.4 billion in state income for the upcoming fiscal year, which falls short by almost $800 million compared to Governor Pritzker's $55.2 billion budget plan.
- Lawmakers must consider complex issues like Medicaid cuts, transit funding with a $750 million fiscal cliff, energy cost hikes, and PBM reform efforts.
- Senate and House leaders report serious budget and policy talks, with key figures expressing cautious optimism amid remaining unresolved topics and expected compromises.
- Lawmakers intend to pass a spending plan by May 31 but may return to Springfield later due to ongoing federal funding uncertainties and additional needed adjustments.
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State budget talks final week, fears of congressional cuts
By Ben Szalinski & Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers have one week to pass a new state budget with little room for new spending and Congress presenting further challenges and uncertainty. Revenue projections had already been declining as the spring session has progressed. Now, lawmakers who have long feared further federal cuts, are grappling...
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Fort Wayne Business WeeklyWith Saturday’s deadline looming, Illinois state budget still elusive
(The Center Square) – Illinois legislators continue to discuss the annual spending plan behind closed doors, but some say there could be more work to do over the summer.
Public transit funding and pension reform, budget and Bears stadium are big issues in final week of legislative session
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers head into the final days of their spring session this week looking for ways to close a substantial gap in the budget while at the same time shoring up ailing public transit operations and taking steps to fix inequities in the state’s pension system. The General Assembly also could move on Gov. JB Pritzker’s legislative goals, such as further abortion protections and cryptocurrency regulation. Also still unresolve…
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