Illinois Governor Attributes State Budget Challenges to Federal Policies

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has attributed the state's fiscal challenges to economic conditions he links to federal policies under President Donald Trump. Following the passage of a $55 billion state budget that includes nearly $400 million in spending cuts, Pritzker specifically referenced what he termed a 'Trump slump' affecting Midwestern states. The budget, which awaits the governor's signature, relies on increased taxes on tobacco products, online sportsbooks, and corporate earnings, along with one-time revenue measures totaling over $800 million.