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Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Kate Brown and Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Call on Federal Government to Restore the Census Deadline

Brown: “The decennial census is the foundation of our democracy and tells the story of who we are and where we are going as a nation.” Yesterday, Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown called on U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Willbur Ross Jr. and U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham to restore…

Every State, Every Vote: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Expands Access to Vote-by-Mail and Ensures Fair, Safe Elections

On Tuesday, Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation to expand vote-by-mail and promote safe participation in the 2020 general election. The new law requires election officials to send vote-by-mail applications to all recent voters in Illinois. The bill also gives local officials the power to implement social distancing policies at in-person polling stations to…

Every State, Every Vote: Illinois Gov. Pritzker Makes Voting Easier for Students

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker yesterday signed legislation allowing students to leave school to exercise their right to vote. The new law gives students permission to be absent from school for up to two hours to vote in any election, either on the day of or during early voting. The idea for the legislation was…

Govs Get It Done: Optimism In Illinois Hits Four-Year High Under Gov. Pritzker’s Leadership

A new poll in Illinois shows that the percentage of Illinois residents who believe the state is headed in the right direction has doubled under Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker’s leadership. Gov. Pritzker also holds a 59 percent approval rating in his ninth month in office. The poll, conducted by the Survey Research Office at the…

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors’ Actions Will Help Ensure a Complete Count in 2020 Census

Today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks the controversial citizenship question from appearing on the 2020 U.S. Census. But even with this victory, the fight is far from over. President Trump is already asking if the census can be delayed to give his administration more time to get the question reinstated. And enough…

ICYMI: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Wraps “Historic” First Session

Illinois Public Radio: “Observers and participants are calling it one of the most significant sessions in living memory” Chicago Sun Times: “From ‘impasse’ to ‘get it passed,’ Illinois surges with stunning legislative session” In case you missed it, Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s first legislative session is being praised as one of the most significant…

Govs Get It Done: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Graduated Income Tax Plan Goes to the Voters

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker fulfilled a key campaign promise on Monday when the Illinois House approved a constitutional amendment that changes the state’s income tax structure. The new structure will create a fairer income tax system for Illinois’ middle and working class families. The Fair Tax amendment now goes to the voters as a…

DGA Statement on Governor-Elect JB Pritzker’s Victory in Illinois

DGA Chair Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) issued the following statement on Governor-Elect JB Pritzker’s victory in Illinois’ gubernatorial race: “Congratulations to Governor-Elect JB Pritzker for his commanding victory in Illinois. JB ran a model campaign, focused on the issues that matter to Illinois voters: strengthening health care, investing in education, and fixing the budget mess…

Land of Lincoln Family Feud: Rauner Spends Debate Fighting With Fellow Republican On Stage

Last night’s gubernatorial debate didn’t turn out the way failed Governor Bruce Rauner would have hoped. Not only did he fail to land any major blows on frontrunner J.B. Pritzker, but much of the debate was dominated by a fight he picked with Conservative Party nominee and Republican state Sen. Sam McCann. The debate night…

“Coming Off a High”: Rauner Admin Admits Gov Exaggerated Jobs Claims after Overseas Trips

Chicago Tribune Columnist: “… By Rauner’s Own Standards, He’s A Bigger Failure Than His Predecessor” A new column by Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn takes Governor Bruce Rauner to task for his “failure” to grow jobs in Illinois. Zorn points out that “by Rauner’s own standards” set in the 2014 campaign, “he’s a bigger failure than his predecessor”…

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