Illinois Governor Pritzker highlights the state's focus on clean energy jobs and economic growth through partnerships with community colleges. Representative Casten emphasizes Illinois as a leader in quantum technology, aiming for economic development and innovation. The state passes its sixth consecutive balanced budget, investing in working families and future opportunities. Governor Pritzker signs the budget, emphasizing fiscal stability, investments, and tax relief for Illinoisans.
I promised to put money back in the pockets of hardworking Illinoisans, and now, we’re delivering. I’m proud of the General Assembly's work to eliminate the grocery tax — it’s the right thing to do. https://t.co/UDX0f3izlX
I'm incredibly proud to sign our sixth balanced budget today. Our work advances fiscal stability while investing in the state's future and putting money back in the pockets of hardworking Illinoisans. This is how we open up doors of opportunity for everyone for years to come. https://t.co/uoEQr9k0Jt
Illinois’ budget for the fiscal year beginning in July is law — @GovPritzker signs it, with several ceremonial pens (but he has not yet signed the revenue package the spending bill relies on, though the governor gives assurances that it will happen before the end of June). https://t.co/seOm27pbH9
Illinois is betting on gamblers to balance the budget. How? Read @hannahmeisel's latest: https://t.co/duEHvsSXpJ The new taxes are set to officially become law today, after @GovPritzker signs the new state budget.
When I ran for office, I promised to get big things done for Illinois. And since I’ve become governor, we’ve passed a balanced budget every single year focused on putting Springfield back on the side of working families. This year is no exception. https://t.co/jXyLew5RyU
We’re strengthening our state’s fiscal health all while investing in our children, creating job opportunities, and lowering costs for working families in Illinois. https://t.co/F5E62UxHBA
When I took office, I pledged to make Illinois the best state in the nation to do business. Standing in front of the @ChicagolandCmbr today, I'm proud to let our work speak for itself with an over $1 trillion GDP, billions in business investments, and thousands of new jobs. https://t.co/xIEBnY7E7w
In hiking taxes on two increasingly popular forms of gambling, Illinois Democrats are making a bet that, despite threats from big sportsbooks and the video gambling industry, those companies need Illinois bettors. @hannahmeisel reports. https://t.co/7RjyRnsaVw https://t.co/on4uY7H89t
I’m so proud that we passed our sixth consecutive balanced budget. We’re not shying away from addressing the real issues Illinoisans face. We’re uplifting working families & investing in our future. Together, we’re continuing the work to build a stronger Illinois. https://t.co/m1JKL23adw
“Illinois has a plan to boost economic development, and it’s working.” https://t.co/0giKIEmTVp
Illinois continues to pave the way as a leader in #quantum. From our first-rate research institutions to a top-tier workforce, continued federal investments will promote economic development while bolstering innovation for the nation. @US_EDA #TheBlochQuantum #EDATechHubs
Here in Illinois, we put our state's greatest asset — our people — at the forefront. To get them ready for clean energy jobs, we're partnering with our community colleges to make sure they power our nation's economic growth and green future. https://t.co/xDNbTuOCUd