In budget speech, Pritzker goes after insurance agencies, tackles migrant aid

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In budget speech, Pritzker goes after insurance agencies, tackles migrant aid, education

Governor Pritzker delivered his annual budget address Wednesday. WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney breaks down what you need to know about the state’s finances and future outlook. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to WBEZ.org/reset.

By Meha Ahmad Lynnea Domienik

In his sixth, and arguably more “austere” proposed budget, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker laid out his legislative and funding priorities. Spending on aiding migrants is on the table. Some other increases are expected for DCFS. The governor proposes continuing to fund state pensions and Smart Start, the pre-K program.

Reset digs into the topline takeaways with a political reporter.

GUEST: WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney