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Gov. Pritzker proposes transformative, generational investments in FY24 Budget

SPRINGFIELD – Building on four years of fiscal progress, Governor Pritzker’s fifth balanced budget proposal will make transformative, generational investments in early childhood education and childcare, the teacher pipeline, higher education, and efforts to fight poverty.   State of the State and Budget Address Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 *Remarks As Prepared For Delivery*   Mr. […]

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Illinois Chamber responds to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State Address

SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois weathered the fiscal disruption of the pandemic with a combination of federal assistance and generally prudent state budgets.   While the current budget situation is good, we always have concerns about whether the budget proposals will build new permanent spending into the budget that the state will have difficulty

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Illinois House Progressive Caucus on Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House Progressive Caucus, representing nearly two-dozen progressive legislators in the Illinois House, today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State and budget address:   “Illinois has made tremendous progress to help working families and those who have been left behind throughout Gov. JB Pritzker’s tenure

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association responds to Governor’s Budget and State of the State Address

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement regarding Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual budget and State of the State address:   “Illinois’ financial position has improved immensely over the past four years, and we commend the Governor for his focus on improving the state’s finances, building a Rainy Day Fund, and working

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Illinois State Police trooper struck in Scott’s Law-related crash

ITASCA, Ill. – On February 15, 2023, at approximately 3:47 a.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic crash involving an ISP Trooper on the Interstate 290 westbound exit to Illinois Route 390 in DuPage County.   On the above date and time, an ISP Trooper was conducting a traffic stop in

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IRMA Statement Regarding Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement regarding Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s FY2024 budget address:   “We applaud Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the General Assembly for the work they have undertaken in recent years to stabilize the state’s finances. We are encouraged by the governor’s proposed investments in workforce development and

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Statement from IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

SPRGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea issued the following statement in response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address.   “Governor J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget is a win for working families in Illinois. It is a sound and fiscally responsible budget that meets the needs of working families and prepares our workforce for an

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association welcomes new board members

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named three new members to its Board of Directors as the association continues to build on its strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state.   “The addition of these talented leaders to our board will allow us to better serve our members

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Free income tax preparation assistance available

CHICAGO – Low-to-moderate income families and older adults needing assistance filing their 2022 income taxes can receive free help through several trusted programs across Illinois. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), American Association of Retired Persons’ (AARP) Foundation Tax-Aide Program, and the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program, provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic

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