Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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Recent News About Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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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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Salinas: 'Along with Madigan, Pritzker was linked to Madigan's charges’
U.S. Senate Candidate Allison Salinas reacts to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's indictment and the governor's alleged involvement in the case.
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Rep. Butler calls for General Assembly to discuss Restore Illinois plans
Republican House Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) wants the General Assembly to have a say in Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Restore Illinois plans, saying that the General Assembly has yet to be heard regarding COVID-19 and plans to reopen the economy.
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Illinois businesses try to survive under Pritzker's stay-at-home order
Businesses and law enforcement in Illinois are continuing to try their best to operate under Gov. J.B. Pritzker's extended stay-at-home order.
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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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Wirepoints report lends credence to Rep. Butler's warning about Pritzker's progressive tax plan
The recent push by Illinois Democrats behind the so-called "fair tax" that one online news outlet calls dishonest brings to mind warnings earlier this year by a Republican state House representative that such a tax would further strain Illinois' already overburdened middle class.
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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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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.