"Governor Pritzker's $53B Budget: Migrants, Quantum Computing, Schools, and Tax Increases"

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker proposed a $52.7 billion state spending plan with increased funds for addressing the migrant crisis, education, and quantum computing, while also suggesting tax increases primarily targeting businesses. The budget includes $182 million for migrants, additional funding for quantum computing technology, and a focus on education, with plans for universal preschool and increased K-12 education spending. Pritzker also aims to address Illinois' pension debt and repeal a 1% sales tax on groceries, while facing criticism from Republicans for prioritizing non-U.S. citizens and concerns from business groups about proposed tax increases.