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ADDED: Capitol News Illinois | Top Democrats announce budget ‘deal,’ but details are scant as last-minute negotiations continue: The trio was especially short on details when pressed on how the state would manage the biggest unforeseen cost facing lawmakers: a still-growing program that grants Medicaid-type health care coverage to noncitizens ages 42 and over. The governor’s office recently estimated the program would cost $1.1 billion in the upcoming fiscal year, or five times more than he had initially budgeted. “The Senate and the House have agreed to give us the tools to manage the program properly so that it doesn’t reach a ($1.1 billion) proportion … and instead allows us to provide health care for the people who are on the program now and make sure that we’re continuing the program going forward, but in a budget friendly way so that everybody gets the health care that they deserve,” Pritzker said. His office said those options include limiting future enrollment in the program, requiring copays, maximizing federal reimbursement and a possible move to managed care.

* Sun-Times | Pritzker, Democratic leaders reach budget deal, touting fiscal responsibility, unity — if not spending specifics: Five days after blowing a self-imposed deadline to pass a state budget, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic leaders of the Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday announced they have reached a deal on a balanced budget featuring “mid-50-plus billion dollars” in spending.

* Tribune | Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Democratic legislative leaders reach deal on $50 billion budget: The cost of the Medicaid-style program that covers immigrants 42 and older who are in the country without legal permission or who have green cards but haven’t completed a five-year waiting period and therefore don’t qualify for the traditional insurance program for the poor will continue to put pressure on the state budget. […] The deal allocates about $550 million for the program, according to the governor’s office, and gives the administration “tools” to control the costs.

* WCIA | Pritzker announces agreed FY2024 Illinois budget: “I vowed to work with the General Assembly to bring fiscal sanity to Illinois while restoring a compassionate state government that invests in the things that build a stronger economy and future,” Pritzker said. “I’m pleased to say that’s exactly what this balanced budget does, for the fifth time in a row.”

* AP | Gov Pritzker, Illinois legislative leaders announce agreement on state budget: “Today’s agreement” Welch said, “proves once again that Democrats can produce a state budget that is both fiscally responsible and compassionate at the same time. We will pass a budget that is balanced, it’ll make smart investments in the services people need, and it will be a reflection of the values we share as Illinoisans.” Harmon called it “a responsible balanced budget that recognizes our shared goals and commitment to making progress on key issues for the people of Illinois.”

* Crain’s | Pritzker announces deal reached on state budget: Boasting about the state’s improved financial picture, Pritzker added that the budget achieves his goal of “restoring a compassionate state government that works to meet the needs of Illinois residents and invest in the things that build a stronger economy and a stronger future.”

* Chalkbeat | Illinois has a budget deal. Here’s what we know about proposed education funding for 2024.: Pritzker’s Smart Start Illinois would add $250 million to the Illinois State Board of Education’s early childhood block grant this year and the state’s Department of Human Services Early Intervention Program, Child Care Assistance Program, and Home Visiting Program.

* NBC Chicago | Pritzker, Democrats in General Assembly Reach FY 2024 Budget Deal: Illinois Republicans criticized the budget as a one-sided agreement that focuses too much on taxation. “Governor Pritzker and Illinois Democrats can twist words with the best of them, but the truth is that this budget constitutes a partisan wishlist, not a negotiation,” GOP Chairman Don Tracy said. “With complete control of government, Illinois Democrats continue to tax and spend, with Illinois ranking at the top of every metric of tax burden on residents and driving away families year over year.”

posted by Isabel Miller
Wednesday, May 24, 23 @ 7:12 pm

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