| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 18, 2026, 2:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 18, 2026, 2:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/springfield/2026/02/18/jb-pritzker-budget-proposal-state-of-state-social-media-tax |
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SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker wants to implement a new tax on major social
media companies like Facebook, X and TikTok to help balance a $56 billion state
budget, as part of a state spending plan that also counts on additional tax
revenue from casinos and large corporations, according to details re...