Friday, March 2, 2018

JB Pritzker introduced a plan to create jobs and grow the economy in every corner of the state. JB’s plan will invest in infrastructure, provide capital and support for small businesses, and lift up our community colleges and public universities as engines of economic growth. The plan also provides support to longstanding pillars of Illinois’ economy like agriculture and manufacturing.

REALITY CHECK:

• JB introduced a five-point jobs plan to revitalize the Illinois economy and get the state back on track.
• As governor, JB will prioritize a comprehensive 21st Century Capital Bill and create jobs statewide by employing Illinoisans on new construction projects.
• JB will expand access to capital, rebuild Small Business Development Centers, and guarantee truth in lending for small business borrowers.
• JB will empower community colleges as hubs of economic growth, workforce training, and innovation, support university-based start-ups, and expand youth apprenticeship programs.
• JB will make sure that upgrades to our state’s infrastructure take into account farm to market transportation and will work to implement policies that help our agriculture communities thrive.
• JB will support policies that enable research and innovation to allow Illinois to continue growing its manufacturing businesses.

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