Illinois FY budget 2027

Some express concern the state can’t offset federal funding cuts.

This year’s address was marked by minimal discretionary growth, rising federal tensions and over twenty references to the power of love.

Gov. JB Pritzker spoke before a join session of the Illinois General Assembly Wednesday Feb. 18, 2026.

Federal cuts and changes exacerbate tightening fiscal landscape

Request comes as Pritzker announces cuts to current year’s budget