In his latest State of the State address, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unveiled a $56 billion budget proposal that prioritizes affordability and resilience amidst projected federal funding cuts and a $2.2 billion deficit. The budget includes minimal new spending and introduces a tax on social media companies to help address financial challenges. Lawmakers have reacted variably, with criticisms from Republicans and some muted praise from Democrats. Pritzker, delivering his eighth budget proposal, aims to tackle these fiscal issues while also calling out former President Trump for financial decisions impacting Illinois residents.