Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivers State of State address
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is seeking to temporarily halt incentives for data centers in a bid to contain soaring power bills.
Gov. JB Pritzker will deliver his annual State of the State and budget address on Wednesday. The speech is expected to present a more optimistic look at Illinois’ finances and heavily mention President Donald Trump.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to call for a two-year suspension of tax incentives offered to develop data centers amid growing scrutiny over their rapid expansion and impact on communities.
The member of a prominent and wealthy family, Mr. Pritzker was in regular contact with the financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Gov. JB Pritzker criticized federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, accusing ICE and Border Patrol of using fear, violence, and intimidation tactics in Illinois
Thomas Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, announced that he would leave the company after his association with sex predator Jeffrey Epstein has come to light.
Who it’s targeting: Fairshake plans to spend at least $1 million each against state Rep. La Shawn Ford, running to replace retiring Congressman Danny Davis in the 7th District, and state Sen. Robert Peters, vying to succeed Congresswoman Robin Kelly in the 2nd District as she runs for Senate.