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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.
Rift grows between Pritzker, Johnson after legislation disagreement
Governor JB Pritzker expressed frustration with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for last-minute opposition to a hemp regulation bill. Pritzker claims communication with the mayor has been sparse despite open lines.
With Johnson, Pritzker at odds over a crackdown on hemp products, bill regulating those products dies
Sales of the weedlike substances have increased, in part thanks to a loophole in federal law, prompting smoke shops that sell unregulated products to minors to pop up.
Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting; Pritzker criticizes Welch over no vote
A bill that would have imposed regulations on new types of intoxicating substances derived from hemp stalled in the Illinois House Tuesday, dealing a political setback to Gov. JB Pritzker after he strongly supported the legislation.
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, Illinois Gov. Pritzker rips Chicago 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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson explains stance on Illinois hemp regulation bill
Mayor Brandon Johnson weighed in on the hemp bill in the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday. He said he's glad the bill didn't move forward and work has just begun on regulations.
One-on-One with Mayor Johnson: Crime, schools, Springfield, hemp & popularity — WGN Evening News
For a while now, Mayor Brandon Johnson has said he wants to engage more with the press. On Tuesday, he invited WGN into his ceremonial office at City Hall for brief conversation where he opened up about crime,
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.
JB Pritzker blasts Chicago mayor’s team for skipping scheduled calls, being reclusive amid hemp bill battle
He’s feeling left a little high and dry. Reeling from a recent defeat on hemp legislation, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lashed ...
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In visit to Normal, Pritzker pledges to help Rivian and other EV makers under Trump
Gov. JB Pritzker says his administration is fighting to make sure federal help promised to Rivian and other electric vehicle ...
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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 ...
Mayor Johnson dodges questions on budget, CTU contract, downplays strain with Gov. JB Pritzker
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson dodged questions about the budget and teachers' contract, while downplaying how strained his ...
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Pritzker: House failing to vote on bipartisan Delta-8 proposal a "tragedy"
Gov. JB Pritzker is furious the Illinois House failed to vote on a plan to crack down on the sale of intoxicating hemp products before lame duck session adjourned.
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Pritzker highlights Lifelong Access project among state health care investments
Gov. JB Pritzker touted Lifelong Access' plans to use a $21.7 million grant to establish a one-stop support service hub in ...
Pritzker EPA vows to step in as Trump calls for massive cuts to environmental protection
As the new top environment cop in Illinois, James Jennings knew coming in his job would be challenging no matter who won the ...