A recent study indicates that billionaires in the United States may be paying a lower tax rate than most other citizens, pointing to a shift in how top earners contribute. Multiple outlets, including CBS News and The Atlantic, have raised questions about whether recent policy changes favored the ultra-wealthy.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is poised to sign the state’s ambitious $55.2 billion budget into law today, setting the financial course for 2026. The budget addresses key areas that will impact residents across the state.