Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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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Highland Park shooter was granted weapons permit after threatening 'to kill everyone'
During a Joint Committee on Administrative Rules meeting, Republican lawmakers questioned the Illinois State Police (ISP) over their claim that they had no authority to deny a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card to the alleged Highland Park shooter, Capitol News Illinois reported.
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Five restaurants in Crestwood Hills will stay open, defy Pritzker’s orders
A growing number of restaurants throughout Illinois have opted to defy Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s orders mandating they shutter indoor dining service.
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Many Illinois shoppers view Pritzker's face mask decree as a suggestion instead of a mandate
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s order requiring shoppers to wear a mask when patronizing Illinois businesses is raising plenty of eyebrows based on the many reactions it’s generating.
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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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Pritzker's progressive tax push not fair, according to critics
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to change the state’s tax code has received a lukewarm reception.
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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.