* AP correction…
In a Feb. 17 story about Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the proposal relied for revenue on federal COVID-19 relief money still under debate in Congress to close a $3.9 billion deficit. The budget plan does not rely on any of that money. In addition, after adjustments for recent tax revenue performance, the deficit is $2.6 billion, not $3.9 billion.
We all make mistakes. Stuff happens. Good on them for issuing a correction.
* Chicago Tribune editorial…
The two linchpins to Pritzker’s budget: D.C. and Democrats
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 depends on two main events: COVID-19 relief money from Washington and compliant Democratic lawmakers here in Illinois. He might get both.
Waiting…
*** UPDATE *** An example of a newspaper editorial board trying to be helpful, but unclear on the facts…
But critics of Pritzker’s proposal are rejecting his idea of planning on federal aid.
Arguing against the federal government sending Illinois billions of dollars in pandemic relief aid is baffling. To what end? The state won’t get style points or extra credit for rejecting federal funds.
