Pritzker Warns Of Statewide Budget Cuts, Layoffs If Congress Fails To Act

The governor’s $43 billion spending plan has been criticized by Republicans for relying too heavily on federal aid and borrowing.

Gov. JB Pritzker appears at a news conference in Springfield
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appears at a news conference on May 22, 2020, in Springfield. The Democrat says Illinois is facing a $6.5 billion in losses during the pandemic, and the state could face 5% in cuts if Congress doesn't help. Justin L. Fowler / The State Journal-Register via AP, Pool
Gov. JB Pritzker appears at a news conference in Springfield
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appears at a news conference on May 22, 2020, in Springfield. The Democrat says Illinois is facing a $6.5 billion in losses during the pandemic, and the state could face 5% in cuts if Congress doesn't help. Justin L. Fowler / The State Journal-Register via AP, Pool

Pritzker Warns Of Statewide Budget Cuts, Layoffs If Congress Fails To Act

The governor’s $43 billion spending plan has been criticized by Republicans for relying too heavily on federal aid and borrowing.

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With no federal coronavirus relief deal in sight, Governor JB Pritzker is asking state agencies to prepare for a “nightmare scenario” of budget cuts: 5 percent this year and 10 percent next year.

Reset checks in with Laurence Msall of the Civil Federation for more on the state of Illinois’ finances.

GUEST: Laurence Msall, president of the Civic Federation