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Pritzker Pitches Illinois Social-Media Fee as Deficit Looms
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Summary: Governor JB Pritzker proposes a fee on social-media firms to raise $200 million for education amid budget shortfall.
WHO: Governor JB Pritzker
WHAT: Proposing a new fee on social-media companies
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Illinois
WHY: To raise funds for education and address budget shortfall
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