Pritzker Says Illinois Is 'On Guard' for Any Trump Hit to Budget.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is preparing for potential budget impacts from the incoming Trump administration, with a projected deficit of about $3 billion for fiscal 2026. Pritzker expressed concerns about possible changes to Medicaid and the impact on the electric vehicle industry. He emphasized the need to be vigilant and is set to unveil his next spending plan in February. California's Governor Newsom also warned of potential budget challenges due to actions by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans. [Extracted from the article]