Governor Pritzker talks housing affordability, crackdown on junk fees, and education policies in 2026 Budget Address

Governor JB Pritzker addressed a variety of topics in his 2026 State of the State Address including housing affordability, junk fees, Children's Social Media Safety Act, and many ideas related to public schools and higher education in the state. 

Pritzker also reiterated criticism of President Trump's policies. That includes immigration enforcement and withholding federal funding from the state. Two policy experts share their takeaways and analysis of the speech.

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Paula Worthington 
Senior Policy Advisor at the Civic Federation 
Lecturer at the Harris School of Public Policy at University of Chicago

Brian Gaines 
Honorable W. Russell Arrington Professor in State Politics
Professor, Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign