SPRINGFIELD — After Governor JB Pritzker delivered the State of the State address, including his Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal, on Wednesday, State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) released the following statement:

“Across the nation, we’re seeing attempts from the Trump administration to stall federal funding for critical services and essential infrastructure, including emergency grants, transportation aid, investments in safety-net hospitals and more.

“At a time when federal uncertainty is causing us to navigate funding in new and practical ways, affordability must be at the forefront for Illinois’ residents. As our neighbors face fears regarding the rising cost of living, I remain committed to advocating for investments that prioritize the stability of our state’s workers, families and students – from heightening labor protections to fully-equipping after-school and violence prevention programs.”