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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”…

Day 163: Ives Still Not Endorsing Rauner, Still Not Optimistic for Him Either

Last night, Governor Bruce Rauner’s primary challenger went on CLTV to give her view of the race, and she didn’t exactly like what she saw from the nation’s most vulnerable incumbent. State Representative Jeanne Ives first noted that Rauner was not “talking about the solutions to some of our deepest problems,” then acknowledged that she…

Rauner Unleashes “Controversial” Vetoes on Illinois, Turns Back on Veterans and Teachers

Over the last few days, Governor Bruce Rauner’s unleashed a “series of controversial” vetoes on bipartisan legislation that left one analyst suggesting they “probably didn’t help him” in his tough reelection battle. In fact, Rauner made abundantly clear to Illinois teachers, veterans, families, and immigrants that he has turned his back on them. “This week, Bruce Rauner…

Rauner’s New Ad Reminds Voters He’s Got “Zero” Done in Office

Today, Governor Bruce Rauner launched a new ad that only served to remind voters of how little he’s accomplished in four years as Governor. The newest ad features Ron Wilson, who four years ago called out Rauner’s opponent for his negative ads and challenged him to “tell me what you got done. I see zero.” Four…

ICYMI: Rauner’s Old Investment Firm Co-Owns Company Linked to Cancer Risk for DuPage County Residents

In case you missed it, the Chicago Tribune reported last night that a company co-owned by GTCR, Governor Bruce Rauner’s former investment firm, could be putting DuPage County residents at an elevated level of cancer risk. The EPA found that a gas used by the company Sterigenics was “far more dangerous than previously thought” and nearby residents faced…

Rauner Calls for Trump’s Policies to be Replicated in Illinois

Rauner: “This Is the Greatest Place on Earth, Illinois, and We’re Going to Make It Great Again” How’s this for a lede in Illinois? “Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner praised President Donald Trump’s economic and trade policies at an agricultural candidate forum Wednesday and said they should be replicated in Illinois.” In a state that President Donald…

Day 156: Ives “Not Surprised” That Rauner’s Polling Poorly with Conservatives

Ives Said Rauner Still Had Not Reached Out to Talk It’s been 156 days since Governor Bruce Rauner barley survived a conservative revolt lead by state Representative Jeanne Ives, but the Chicago Tribune reported a new poll “indicates that the divide continues” and Ives is “not surprised.” At a press conference yesterday, Ives was asked about a recent…

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