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While Gov. JB Pritzker scored wins during legislative session, cellphone ban, other initiatives fell short
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker began the Illinois legislative session with an ambitious agenda. It ended with mixed results.
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Plan heading to Pritzker's desk could provide compensation for land owners if carbon capture damages crops, property
A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could require the state to pay land owners if their property is disturbed by carbon ...
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Illinois Governor Pritzker and Elon Musk Slam Trump's Tax and Spending Bill as Senate Pushes Forward
Musk criticizes Trump's bill as Pritzker agrees; Congress pushes it despite potential cuts to health and benefits.
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Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon at Jel Sert Company’s Expanded Manufacturing Facility
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Jel Sert Company joined ...
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Pritzker celebrates FY26 budget despite GOP concerns about $55.2 billion spending plan
Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget just hours after the spending plan passed out of both ...
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Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly
They also did not pass other major higher education policy initiatives, including Pritzker’s plan to allow community colleges ...
Some question Pritzker’s tax ‘veto’ pledge, say Trump should cut funding
Saturday is the deadline for legislators to approve the annual spending plan that begins July 1. J.B. Pritzker explained what ...
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cancels appearance with Utah Democrats
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has cancelled his scheduled appearance and keynote address at the Utah Democrats’ organizing ...
Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase
Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday he will not sign a budget that includes broad tax hikes to fund new spending as lawmakers are ...
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Governor Pritzker Announces Silesia to Open Second Flavor Innovation and Production Facility in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Intersect Illinois today ...
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Pritzker to testify in D.C. on Illinois’ sanctuary state policies
Governor JB Pritzker is set to testify before a House Oversight Committee on June 12 alongside other Democratic governors. The hearing will focus on sanctuary state laws like Illinois’ TRUST Act, ...