Johnson, Pritzker and Springfield

Pritzker, Johnson Clash Over Hemp Regulation as Bill Stalls in Springfield
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants the state to come through for him in a major way to boost spending on the city’s schools and transportation networks — but Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Johnson and his team “don’t reach out very often,
Pritzker hammers Johnson over poor ‘relationships in Springfield' amid hemp fight
A day after lawmakers dropped a plan to regulate hemp sales, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker lambasted Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, calling the mayor’s relationships in Springfield into question.
Rift grows between Pritzker, Johnson after legislation disagreement
Speaking at a press conference in Normal, Illinois, Pritzker expressed frustration that neither Johnson nor his team contacted his administration about the issue in advance.
Johnson wasn't the one to kill hemp bill, Pritzker says
The governor pointed to other interests against the bill, but also said Chicago's mayor didn't extend him a common political courtesy.
After hemp bill defeat, Gov. Pritzker rips Mayor Johnson for poor Springfield relationships
Fresh off a rare defeat in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday delivered some of his sharpest words yet against Mayor Brandon Johnson. At an unrelated news conference, the governor staunchly defended his support for a bill to strongly regulate hemp sales.
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Pritzker disappointed as legislation regulating hemp fizzles at end of session
A bill that would regulate several hemp and delta-8 products in Illinois will not make it across the final line to become law ...
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FULL INTERVIEW: Johnson fires back at Pritzker’s criticism in 1-on-1 with Fox 32
A rift is growing between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after the mayor helped defeat a bill pushed by the governor that would have regulated hemp products like Delta 8 ...
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Pritzker: Illinois 'fighting like heck' to support Rivian, Stellantis amid EV uncertainty
Gov. JB Pritzker says the state is "fighting like heck" to support electric automakers Rivian and Stellantis amid potential ...
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Key City Panel Advances Measure to Ban Sale of Intoxicating Hemp in 2 Southwest Side Wards
If approved by the full City Council, violations of the ordinance could trigger fines of at least $2,000 and no more than ...
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Lawmakers approve bill to prioritize family members in foster care
A bill soon heading to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk would direct foster care officials in Illinois to prioritize placing ...
Jim Dey: Revenues lagging as Pritzker, legislators contemplate state budget
Illinois' tax revenues for the first six months of the 2024-25 fiscal year grew at a glacial pace compared with the same period last fiscal year, an event that signals trouble for officials preparing ...
These 12 Democrats are the early top contenders for the party’s presidential nomination in 2028
Where presidential politics is concerned, there’s no time like the present to begin jockeying for the 2028 nomination, ...
Chicago faith leaders brace for mass deportations, cease hosting in-person Spanish services: report
Chicago faith leaders and advocates are reportedly coordinating to protect undocumented immigrants after Trump officials vow ...