Pritzker refuses to face facts
Pritzker and his administration are in denial, refusing to admit that their failed policies on taxes, homelessness, and crime are driving people out of Illinois, worsening the state's population decline.
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Pritzker and his administration are in denial, refusing to admit that their disastrous policies are driving people out of Illinois.
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With taxes soaring, homelessness on the rise, and crime out of control, the state is becoming unlivable for many.
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Instead of fixing the root problems, they turn a blind eye to the exodus.
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Illinois is hemorrhaging residents, and Pritzker refuses to face facts, making it worse.
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Pritzker refuses to face facts
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Pritzker and his administration are in denial, refusing to admit that their failed policies on taxes, homelessness, and crime are driving people out of Illinois, worsening the state's population decline.
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SPEAKER FULL NAME, SPEAKER TITLE of the ORGANIZATION NAME said that Pritzker and his administration are in denial, refusing to admit that their failed policies on taxes, homelessness, and crime are driving people out of Illinois, worsening the state's population decline. LAST NAME made HIS/HER statement to PUBLICATION on DATE.
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The Center Square reported that the Pritzker administration denies claims of Illinois' population decline, with Deputy Gov. Andy Manar asserting that a Census correction shows population growth. He cited a Post Enumeration Survey indicating Illinois gained people. However, Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski disagrees, arguing that data, such as IRS and moving van trends, show significant outmigration. Dabrowski stresses that acknowledging population loss is crucial to addressing the state's challenges, including taxation, crime, and job opportunities. Illinois lost a U.S. congressional seat after the 2020 Census, and recent data shows 93,000 fewer people in the state.
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The Illinois Policy Institute reported that the population of Chicago has hit its lowest count since the year 1920. During the 1920 Census, the city’s population totaled 2,701,705; the Illinois Policy Institute indicated that the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city’s population was 2,664,452 as of July 2023. The city’s population has been in decline for nine years, and Illinois Policy Institute polls reported that 34% of Chicago residents would leave if they had an opportunity, with 39% naming high taxes and unaffordability as their rationale.
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The Illinois Policy Institute reported that Illinois faces significant economic challenges, with job creation lagging behind most other states. The state's 5% unemployment rate is the third highest in the U.S., up from 4.6% when Governor Pritzker took office. Illinois ranks 43rd in total job growth and 44th in private-sector job growth. Wage growth has been the fourth slowest in the nation since December 2018, with average wages of $33.63 per hour, placing Illinois 28th nationally. These economic struggles contribute to many prime working-age residents leaving the state, as jobs are harder to find and wages remain sluggish.
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The American Legislative Exchange Council’s rankings are represented in their 2021 report on economic freedom, the Illinois Policy Institute reported. Governor J.B. Pritzker ranked at No. 47 – fourth from bottom – determined by using a combination of Pritzker’s policies and the state’s economic performance to craft a list of 12 criteria. One criterion was Illinois’ 2021 economic performance: 48th in the nation, third worst. Economic performance was primarily held back by Illinoisans moving out of state. Illinois lost population in 81 of its 102 counties in 2021 alone.
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SPEAKER FULL NAME, a resident of SPEAKER CITY NAME was first elected to the role of Chair of the ORGANIZATION in 20XX. As Chair, he/she is focused on boosting Republican voter turnout, growing the Party’s membership, and communicating the Party’s positions on issues that matter to GEOGRAPHY voters.
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