Gov. Pritzker delivers State of the State budget address
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered the annual state of the state and budget address this afternoon.
Published: Feb. 15, 2023 at 6:57 AM CST|Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 4:16 PM CST
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered his 2023 State of the State and FY24 Budget Address on Wednesday, February 15.
The address began at 12 p.m. before a joint session of the House and Senate at the Illinois State Capitol.
Ahead of the address, Gov. Pritzker said he plans to propose universal schooling program for 3 and 4-year-olds, called Smart Start Illinois.
This is the Democrat’s fifth state of the state and budget address.
Pritzker was sworn into office for a second term on Monday, January 9.
The 2024 fiscal year begins July 1.
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