Episode Details

In the wee hours of the morning on May 29, Illinois lawmakers passed a $53.1 billion state budget — the largest in state history. Capitol News Illinois Editor-in-chief Jerry Nowicki details notable budget items, including a $50 million child tax credit, a $350 million increase in education funding, and a repeal of the state’s 1% grocery tax. He also talks about what to expect from a lawsuit against Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch over legislative employees’ right to unionize.