Illinois Passes $42.8 Billion Budget Counting on Federal Help
Early Sunday morning the Illinois Senate passed a budget package authorizing $42.8 billion in general revenue spending next year.
Much of that remains tentative, depending on the progression of the pandemic and potential congressional action that could send more financial aid to states. The House approved the budget bill late Saturday night.
Local lawmakers, from opposite parties and chambers, viewed the action in opposite ways.
State Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, said the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of the budget was needed for public schools.’
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Much of that remains tentative, depending on the progression of the pandemic and potential congressional action that could send more financial aid to states. The House approved the budget bill late Saturday night.
Local lawmakers, from opposite parties and chambers, viewed the action in opposite ways.
State Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, said the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of the budget was needed for public schools.’
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