Illinois House Approves Historic $53.1B Budget Amid Controversy
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The Illinois House narrowly passed a $53.1 billion budget with a 60-47 vote, including over $700 million in tax hikes. The budget, which faced significant debate and required multiple votes to pass, includes changes to the state’s tax code and funding for various programs. Governor J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign the budget, which largely mirrors his February proposal.
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