“Increasing threats of autocracy” spur Jared Polis to join Illinois governor in new initiative ahead of 2nd Trump term
A week after former President Donald Trump won a return to the White House, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has joined with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to announce a new effort “pushing back against increasing threats of autocracy,
JB Pritzker and Colorado's Jared Polis launch governors' coalition to protect against 'threats of autocracy' under Trump
Gov. JB Pritzker cited environmental protections and the threat of mass deportations as the types of issues the coalition will be exploring.
Illinois, Colorado governors announce coalition to resist Trump policies
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a state-level coalition to fight “increasing threats of autocracy” during Donald Trump’s second presidency. The newly formed Governors Safeguarding Democracy coalition stated its mission to protect state institutions of democracy.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Takes a Stand, Vows to Protect State Against Trump Administration Policies
Governor JB Pritzker vows to defend Illinois values against Trump's policies, stressing state protections for rights like reproductive autonomy.
Colorado, Illinois governors launch organization to ‘safeguard’ democracy ahead of Trump presidency
In the wake of Republican Donald Trump’s reelection to the presidency, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is helping to lead a new initiative that aims to protect state-level democratic institutions against federal overreach.
Colorado, Illinois governors plan to ‘safeguard’ democracy ahead of Trump presidency
This story originally appeared on Colorado Newsline. In the wake of Republican Donald Trump’s reelection to the presidency, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is helping to lead a new initiative that aims to protect state-level democratic institutions against federal overreach.
“Increasing threats of autocracy” spur Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to join Illinois governor in new initiative ahead of 2nd Trump term
A week after former President Donald Trump won a return to the White House, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has joined with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to announce a new effort “pushing back against increasing threats of autocracy,
What does Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker think of Madison County’s recent secession vote?
Voters in the metro-east county made it the 33rd to approve the symbolic measure to form a new state without Cook County.
Dem Governors Are Vowing To Fight Trump’s Mass Deportations. Most Aren’t Prepared.
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Dem governor JB Pritzker vows to 'do everything I can to protect our undocumented immigrants'
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Whitmer won’t join governors’ group focused on safeguarding democracy
Just over a week out from a busy election season and roughly a week into the Legislature’s lame duck session, Michigan Gov.
Illinois Governor tours new development in Alton
ALTON, Ill. — On Thursday Illinois Governor JB Pritzker toured a new innovation center in Alton. The Wedge Innovation Center ...
Illinois governor pledges to appeal blocked semiautomatic weapons ban
A federal judge overturned Illinois‘s ban on semiautomatic weapons on Friday, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) has promised to ...
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Illinois medical debt relief program erases $72M of debt thus far
A state pilot program designed to erase medical debt for 300,000 Illinois residents has already helped thousands eliminate ...
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Lt. Governor Stratton and Illinois Main Street Celebrate Local Economic Growth at the 2024 Illinois Main Street Conference
BATAVIA Today, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will join Illinois Main Street in historic downtown Batavia to welcome community ...