Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and majority Democrats unveiled a $50.4 billion state budget for fiscal year 2024 this week in Springfield. Highlights of the Governor’s news conference plus reaction from Assistant House Republican Leader Norine Hammond of Macomb, Senate Republican Whip Jil Tracy of Quincy, and Democratic Representative Mark Walker of Arlington Heights. Commentary by Rich Miller of Capitolfax.com. Hosted by Jak Tichenor
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