Illinois may have more revenue in play as lawmakers finalize budget
Illinois lawmakers' research arm projects more revenue in the current budget year but warns budget writers to proceed with caution in the next.
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Illinois lawmakers' research arm projects more revenue in the current budget year but warns budget writers to proceed with caution in the next.
With strong reserve levels, states will be able to weather a revenue shortage this year, analysts said.
Mayor Eric Adams executive budget "will be released in just 51 days, giving us limited time to marshal the substantial resources we will need to stay balanced in fiscal 2023 and 2024," said OMB Director Jacques Jiha.
Gov. Phil Murphy's proposal doesn't include new major programs or initiatives but addresses long-term liabilities and reserves ahead of a potential recession.
The state's once-depleted rainy-day fund that's now on track to hit nearly $2 billion this year would receive automatic deposits when two financial metrics are hit under pending legislation.