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Pritzker Pitches Social-Media Fee in Illinois Budget Plan
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: Governor Pritzker proposes a fee on social-media firms to raise $200 million for education amid federal funding uncertainty.
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 due to federal funding uncertainty
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