Pritzker announces $700 million in budget cuts as ‘first step’ to address state’s $3.9 billion deficit

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Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced more than $700 million in budget cuts.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced more than $700 million in budget reductions for the current fiscal year, while eyeing additional changes including potential furloughs for state employees, as part of an early attempt to begin addressing the state’s $3.9 billion budget deficit.

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