All articles tagged with #jb pritzker
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order creating the Illinois Accountability Commission to monitor and hold federal law enforcement accountable for military-style operations and rights violations in Illinois.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker opposes Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to reintroduce a tax on large corporate payrolls, arguing it would deter major employers and harm the city's economic recovery efforts. Pritzker advocates for cost-cutting measures instead to address the city's budget deficit and improve Chicago's business environment.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker won $1.4 million gambling in Las Vegas, which he plans to donate to charity, while maintaining a net worth of $3.9 billion. He described his win as luck and declined to reveal his winning hand. Pritzker, a critic of President Trump, is planning to seek a third term as governor in 2026.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Chicago Tribune
Governor JB Pritzker criticized the Trump administration for deploying National Guard troops to Chicago under the pretext of fighting crime, arguing that the true intent is to militarize Democratic cities and protect federal immigration enforcement, while court rulings have temporarily halted the deployment due to concerns over legality and effectiveness.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
Illinois officials, including JB Pritzker, condemned the deployment of federal agents and the potential use of military troops in Chicago, criticizing it as an unwarranted and political move, and have joined a lawsuit challenging the federal government's reallocation of safety funds.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Economist
J.B. Pritzker, Illinois governor and once America's richest politician, has seen his wealth eclipsed by Donald Trump due to Trump's cryptocurrency ventures, highlighting a shift in financial fortunes within American political figures.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The White House (.gov)
During a violent Labor Day weekend in Chicago with nearly 60 shot and at least nine killed, Governor J.B. Pritzker dismisses calls for federal assistance, claiming the city is succeeding in crime prevention and accusing the Trump administration of manufacturing a crisis.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has strongly opposed President Trump's planned immigration crackdown in Chicago, calling for unity and warning against the use of military force in the city, while Chicago's mayor has taken steps to prevent federal authorities from involving local police in immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticizes potential federal military deployment in Chicago, condemns it as un-American and illegal, and emphasizes the importance of local law enforcement and federal funding for crime prevention, while also warning against authoritarian tendencies and election interference by former President Trump.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticizes the Trump administration's reported plan to send military forces to Chicago, calling it an 'invasion' and suggesting it has other political aims beyond crime fighting, while the White House dismisses these accusations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hill
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker responded to President Trump’s personal insults about his weight by calling them juvenile and a reflection of Trump’s own insecurities, amid ongoing political tensions and Trump’s recent comments about federal intervention in Chicago.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker strongly opposes President Trump's reported plan to deploy the military to Chicago, calling it unconstitutional, unwarranted, and a power grab aimed at intimidating political rivals. He emphasizes that Chicago's crime rates are improving and that the city is capable of handling public safety without federal military intervention, which he views as an overreach and a threat to democracy. Pritzker vows to oppose the plan through legal action and public resistance, asserting that such actions undermine local sovereignty and are driven by political motives.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
Chicago leaders, including Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, strongly criticized Pentagon plans to deploy thousands of troops in the city, citing concerns over local autonomy and safety.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hill
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker stated he would block any efforts to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas to prevent GOP redistricting, emphasizing that such actions are illegal and that Illinois law protects lawmakers from unwarranted arrest, contrasting with claims from Texas and federal figures about returning lawmakers to the state.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Chicago Tribune
Governor JB Pritzker is working with law enforcement to protect Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois to oppose redistricting efforts, especially after a bomb threat at their hotel. Pritzker emphasized their safety and dismissed threats of arrest, while also criticizing Texas Republicans' redistricting tactics and considering Illinois' own redistricting options. The situation highlights ongoing political tensions over gerrymandering and partisan strategies.