About this episode

Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus discuss their perspectives on Governor Pritzker's budget proposal and its implications.

Governor JB Pritzker’s budget proposal marks the beginning of negotiations in Springfield. In this episode, members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus share their perspectives on affordability, early childhood investment, public safety, education and health care — and what they believe must remain central as lawmakers craft a responsible, balanced budget.

Keywords

• negotiations
• Springfield
• balanced budget

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