Sunday, February 25, 2018

“My Parents Taught Me to Fight for Social and Economic Justice”

Chicago, IL – JB Pritzker sat down with the Dispatch-Argus editorial board this week and laid out his bold vision and detailed plans for Illinois. Here’s what Illinoisans are reading in the news about JB’s latest visit to the Quad Cities:

From Dispatch-Argus: Pritzker Wants To Help State’s Underserved:

“I’ve been involved my whole life in advocating for public policy that has mattered. My parents taught me to fight for social and economic justice. It’s something I grew up with; it’s part of my faith. I’ve pursued things I thought would make a difference for people across Illinois, like expanding school breakfasts for hundreds of thousands of kids in low-income school districts.” […]

As the creator of more than 5,000 jobs through his various business ventures, Mr. Pritzker said if elected governor, job creation will be among his priorities.

“I’m very focused on jobs,” he said. “I’m the only candidate who has created thousands and thousands of jobs. I think small business is a critical part of how we’re going to create jobs and change the future of the state. Two-thirds of new jobs are created by small businesses, and there are no lobbyists in Springfield for small businesses. If you elect a governor who understands that fact, we would have a lot more job creation in the state from startups.”

Infrastructure also will be a priority, he said, noting Illinois is not meeting maintenance standards of its roads and bridges. He is hopeful a federal infrastructure bill will soon pass that provides funding for repairs and construction.

“Everybody wants an infrastructure bill. (Illinois) is the supply chain hub of the country. We have to make sure our roads, bridges and waterways are invested in and are in good shape, or we will lose more jobs. A capital bill is required.”

Another important issue, he said, is providing broadband internet access to rural and underserved areas. Jobs cannot be created or sustained without adequate internet access.

Read the full article HERE.

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