Illinois Approves $56B Budget With New Fantasy Sports Taxes
Illinois lawmakers concluded an overnight legislative session on Monday, June 1, passing a $56 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 that incorporates new taxes on businesses and digital platforms while keeping overall spending below Gov. JB Pritzker’s February proposal. Senate Democrats framed the plan as a necessary response to federal cuts and economic uncertainty, with budget leader Elgie Sims of Chicago noting, “We are not acting on fear. We are acting responsibly.” The budget includes an $830 million supplemental allocation […] The post Illinois Approves $56B Budget With New Fantasy Sports Taxes appeared first on World Casino News.
Illinois lawmakers concluded an overnight legislative session on Monday, June 1, passing a $56 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 that incorporates new taxes on businesses and digital platforms while keeping overall spending below Gov. JB Pritzker’s February proposal. Senate Democrats framed the plan as a necessary response to federal cuts and economic uncertainty, with budget leader Elgie Sims of Chicago noting, “We are not acting on fear. We are acting responsibly.” The budget includes an $830 million supplemental allocation […]
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