Pritzker, Trump and Illinois

Pritzker discusses U.S. Department of Education cuts at Illinois Education Association meeting
The Trump administration has made it clear their goal is to dismantle the Department of Education entirely, and that is causing a lot of concern and fear among educators in Illinois.
Pritzker and Illinois educators condemn Trump’s cuts at Department of Education
Gov. JB Pritzker warned at an Illinois Education Association convention Thursday that cuts to federal education funding could “damage the future of the people of Illinois,” shortly
In remarks to teachers union, Pritzker lashes out at Trump’s education cuts
The remarks also came days after the U.S. Department of Agriculture terminated a $26.3 million grant to the Illinois State Board of Education that helped Illinois schools and child care facilities buy locally grown fresh produce from Illinois farmers for use in meals and snacks.
Trump’s education cuts put Illinois at risk of losing $3 billion in federal funding, Pritzker warns
Sweeping layoffs announced this week are part of a dramatic downsizing of the Department of Education. Gov. JB Pritzker addressed the cuts at an education conference.
Gov. Pritzker expected to talk on Dept. of Ed cuts at Illinois Education Association assembly
"Donald Trump is failing the test of leadership again. Instead of proposing any plans to improve math and reading scores for students, he's tearing down the Department of Education and making it harder for working class kids to get ahead," Pritzker previously stated.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Delivers Remarks At The Illinois Education Association Representatives Assembly
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) spoke at the Illinois Education Representatives Assembly and held a press conference. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news,
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Rallies Educators in Defense of Public Education Amid Sweeping Federal Budget Cuts
Governor JB Pritzker rallies against federal education budget cuts, highlighting their impact on Illinois schools and ...
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Gov. Pritzker Joins Illinois Education Leaders Amid Unprecedented Federal Attacks on Public Education
Governor JB Pritzker joined hundreds of representatives from the Illinois Education Association (IEA) including leadership, ...
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker Proposes Illinois 2026 Fiscal Year Budget
Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and budget address. He outlined priorities for the state of Illinois in ...
Nearly $2B has not been paid to Illinois by feds, Gov. Pritzker and others say
The federal government owes Illinois nearly $2 billion in funding, the governor and legislators say, as they look to D.C. for ...
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Pritzker, Stratton, Statements On Government Funding Bill In Congress
Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement ahead of the U.S. Senate vote on the Continuing Resolution: “Republicans i ...
Gov. Pritzker proposes allowing Illinois community colleges to confer 4-year degrees
The governor said the program would make bachelor's degrees more accessible and higher education more affordable.
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Pritzker wants Illinois to be latest state to ban cellphones in classroom; Local districts already have similar policies
According to Gov. JB Pritzker, they’re a distraction, and he has proposed banning them during classroom instruction.
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Gov. Pritzker Touts Illinois’ High-Tech Economy and Future at SXSW
AUSTIN - Governor Pritzker joined technology executives and enthusiasts at the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, ...