Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
Recent News About Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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Halbrook: ‘I was 1 of only 7 NO votes in the House to reject this outright attack on democracy & the America way of life’
The recent signing of HB3751 into law has sparked controversy and opposition, with Illinois State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) expressing his strong disapproval.
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Lacy: SAFE-T Act elements ‘pose a serious threat to public safety’
Vermilion County State's Attorney Jacqueline M. Lacy is suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over the SAFE-T Act, which will result in the release of thousands of those awaiting trial for some of the worst crimes.
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From North Cook News
After Pritzker threat, Daily Herald cancels LGIS newspaper printing contract
The Daily Herald has discontinued publishing and distributing the Local Government Information Services newspapers.
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Rose: Pritzker is "moving to punish all of those who defy him"
Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) said Governor J.B. Pritzker's refusal to lift mask mandates for schools show he is "moving to punish all those who defy him."
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Caulkins: 'No science' to Pritzker's rules on school sports
Every parent group, coach, referee and others involved in student athletics are outraged over Gov. J.B. Pritzker's limiting high school, youth and adult recreational sports, according to State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Springfield).
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Rep. Marron urges legislature to take up Pritzker's Illinois reopening plans
State Representative Mike Marron (R-Fithian) wants the legislature to discuss reopening plans and fix the unemployment system for residents yet to see relief two months into the pandemic.
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Latest Illinois protests do little to lift mental health impacted by COVID-19 restrictions
Gov. Pritzker says state is 14 days away from Phase 3
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Rep. Caulkins thinks Gov. Pritzker ignores downstate Illinois' best interests due to Chicago-centric view
Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, said he’s disappointed that Illinois will not finish its school year and worries that a Chicago-centric view clouds the governor’s decision-making process.
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Caulkins not admonished by Pritzker's comments on secession in State of the State speech
Despite recent Republican proposals to secede downstate from Chicago, Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged unity in his Feb. 21 state of the State speech.
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From Prairie State Wire
Pritzker’s claims of paying down pension debt “simply dishonest,” fiscal watchdog says
The recently approved state budget hardly makes Illinois the beacon of fiscal prudence that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislative leaders claim it is, budgetary analysts at Wirepoints say.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP chairman: 'fair tax' punishes taxpayers
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider said a constitutional amendment to establish a graduated income tax system in the state unfairly punishes taxpayers.
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From Prairie State Wire
Illinois need look no further than neighbors to see examples of fiscal responsibility
Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t have to go far to get an up-close look at what he insists he wants for Illinois.
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Pritzker's compromise claim likely due to inexperience, Champaign GOP chair says
Inexperience likely led to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's gaffe last week when he claimed GOP lawmakers had participated in a compromise to raise the state's minimum wage, the head of the Republican Party in Champaign County said today.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage
If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.