Illinois state budget clears Senate, moves on to House
Lawmakers voted on several key measures at the State Capitol in Springfield before heading home for the holiday, including the state budget, work permits, and reproductive rights. Illinois is now closer to approving a $53 billion state budget. The Senate passed it, but the House still has to vote.The budget includes eliminating a state sales tax on groceries while giving more money to public schools, reproductive health centers, and the Department of Children and Family Services.
According to state budget documents, about 20% of the budget is allotted for primary and secondary education, and nearly 19% pays for state pensions. The budget for DCFS will increase by The state expects to collect $43 billion in individual, corporate, and sales taxes during the next fiscal yearâthe remaining $10 billion will come from other sources, including lottery and gambling revenue. Outside of the budget, another major bill would preserve reproductive rights in Illinois.
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