Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly Leaders Announce FY24 Budget Deal
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[May 25, 2023]
SRPINGFIELD— Today, Governor JB Pritzker and members of
the General Assembly announced agreement on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.
This will mark the fifth balanced budget since the Governor has taken
office. The budget prioritizes fiscal responsibility while making
transformative investments in early childhood and higher education,
public safety, workforce development, behavioral and mental health
services, and more.
“From the beginning, I vowed to work with the General Assembly to bring
fiscal sanity to Illinois while restoring a compassionate state
government that invests in the things that build a stronger economy and
future. I’m pleased to say that’s exactly what this balanced budget
does, for the fifth time in a row,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “From
violence prevention, higher education and K-12 funding, and filling
teacher vacancies, to more workforce development, and enhanced
behavioral health services, this budget makes historic investments that
will benefit our state for years to come.”
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“These investments pave the way to a brighter future by uplifting
communities—through increased funding in education, violence
prevention, and expanded access to critical services and care—while
ensuring our state is financially stable and secure," said Lt.
Governor Juliana Stratton. “Good government centers the people we
serve and ensures their needs are seen and heard. This budget builds
on Illinois’ commitment to do just that."
“We’ve put together a responsible balanced budget that recognizes
our shared goals and commitment to making progress on key issues for
the people of Illinois,” said Illinois Senate President Don Harmon
(D-Oak Park).
“Today’s agreement proves once again that Democrats can produce a
state budget that is both fiscally responsible and compassionate at
the same time,” said Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Westchester).
“We will pass a budget that is balanced, it’ll make smart
investments in the services people need, and it will be a reflection
of the values we share as Illinoisans.”
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