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Pritzker signs almost $56B budget with new business taxes as he seeks 3rd term

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2027 budget, which totals $55.9 billion, making it the largest in state history — though he had to once again issue a clean-up veto aimed at addressing drafting errors

Gov. JB Pritzker signed the eighth budget of his tenure on Tuesday as he and Illinois Democrats gear up for an election-year battle centered around affordability – although he had to issue a clean-up veto aimed at addressing late-night drafting error… [13507 chars]

Source: Shaw Local Enewspapers | Published: 2026-06-16T22:03:35Z

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