Illinois one of six states with long-term deficits: Study

Published September 5, 2024 8:16am ET



(The Center Square) – A new report highlights just how bad the state of Illinois has been with the budgetary process over the years. 

Pew Charitable Trusts found only two states with annual deficits in fiscal year 2022, a record low. Senior associate Page Forrest said Illinois is one of just six states that recorded a 15-year shortfall at the end of fiscal 2022.

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