Pritzker for president? Handicapping the Illinois governor’s political future – Chicago Sun-Times

Commentary: The AI boom won’t wait for Illinois – Chicago Tribune*

Since (Gov. JB) Pritzker took office in 2019, Illinois’ real gross domestic product has grown just 8.2 percent through 2025, ranking 46th among states. Meanwhile, the U.S. grew 17.7 percent. That difference translates to missing jobs, investment and tax revenue. In this light, pausing a policy that leverages our existing assets seems particularly self-defeating.

Lawmakers boost their salaries to over $100,000

Their base pay has risen almost 50 since J.B. Pritzker became governor, compared with just a 30 increase for Illinoisans. The post Lawmakers boost their salaries to over 100,000 appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Poll: Taxes, economy top voter concerns in Illinois

Voters say taxes and economic concerns top the list of issues facing Illinois. The Illinois Policy Institute’s newest Lincoln Poll found that more than half of Illinois voters selected high taxes as a top one-or-two issue facing the state. Next-highest was the economy, selected by 41 of respondents. IPI policy analyst Lily Rossi said Gov. J.B. []...Click to read more

Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!”

John Nichols Amid all the talk of “electability,” a Midwestern state’s radical history points to what’s possible. The post Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!” appeared first on The Nation.

29-year-old takes on 15-term incumbent...

29-year-old takes on 15-term incumbent... (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Socialists hope to build on wins in Colorado primaries...

JONAH GOLDBERG: New York mayor ignoring 40 centuries of economic lessons

Rent controls and price controls don't work

Gov. Healey should reject the federal education voucher program

Gov. Healey has an opportunity to lead by joining three other governors who have opted out – Gov. Tina Kotek in Oregon, Gov. Tim Walz in Minnesota, and Gov. Tony Evers in Wisconsin – and taking a stand for all students, while the federal government works to publicly subsidize private schools.

Why Discipline Beats Vision

Guest post by Dane Hudson, who is a former 25-year global CEO. Discipline Beats Vision: How to Be the Leader Your Company Needs (Wiley, 2026) is his first book. See more about the book here. The Optimism Trap: When the Vision That Launched Your Company Starts Derailing It Every founder I have ever mentored has []

Illinois’s Tech Tax Tantrum

By Andrew Wilford.

Mamdani’s Big Wins May Be a Headache for the Governor Who Has Backed Him

When Micah Lasher, an heir to the Manhattan Democratic establishment, won the primary in New York’s 12th Congressional District on Tuesday night, Gov. Kathy Hochul was by his side. “They said that experience didn’t matter in Democratic politics,” the city comptroller, Mark Levine, told Mr. Lasher. “And you have proven that it does!” Standing silently []

Democratic socialist gets new odds of beating GOP frontrunner in crucial swing state’s gubernatorial race

A new poll shows democratic socialist Francesca Hong leading Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, while prediction markets also raised her chances of winning the governor’s race in one of the nation’s most closely contested swing states. The contest to replace outgoing Gov. Tony Evers came after Donald Trump carried Wisconsin by less than one percentage point...

Week in Review: May 22, 2026

Announcements State Policy Network announced Robert Alt as the 2026 Thomas A. Roe Award recipient for his leadership advancing liberty and lasting policy reforms at The Buckeye Institute. The Badger [] The post Week in Review: May 22, 2026 appeared first on State Policy Network.

Could a Republican Be the Next Governor of New York? At Least One Poll Says It's Possible.

Could a Republican Be the Next Governor of New York? At Least One Poll Says It's Possible.

Nebraska is #1 in Supporting Its Public Schools!

The Network for Public Education publishes an annual ranking of states in relation to their support for their public schools. This year, for the third year in a row, Nebraska topped all other states in the ranking of states. The legislature, led by Republicans, wants school choice, including vouchers. The legislature allocated 10 million for []

JB Pritzker Will Soon Learn He Can’t Have It All

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is all but running for president in 2028, and like many Democratic hopefuls in a crowded field, he’s refusing to pick a side. To his Left are candidates pledging to stop all aid to Israel and

California Dems Thought Now Would Be a Good Time for Another Gas Tax Hike. Where's Gavin Newsom?

California Dems Thought Now Would Be a Good Time for Another Gas Tax Hike. Where's Gavin Newsom?

Former staffer set to succeed Nadler after House primary win

New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat currently held by his former boss, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), beating a crowded field of contenders, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lasher, who once served as an aide to Nadler and held top positions under Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and former...

Maine Democrats Pick Pingree for Governor as Platner Ally Troy Jackson Falls Short

Hannah Pingree’s victory in Maine’s Democratic primary for governor gives Democrats their nominee for the open governor’s race, and creates a more complicated political signal for Graham Platner’s Senate campaign.

Political tours of duty

Over the past year, I have been asked three different times to run for public office. The first was for a third term as councillor. The second was for mayor. The third was for the Ontario legislature in a by-election. Each conversation was serious. Each opportunity was worth considering. And each time, after a great [] The post Political tours of duty appeared first on Loonie Politics.

California unions want to unwind a landmark pension reform. Who will foot the bill?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The 1998 election of Gray Davis as governor was something of a fluke. Davis had climbed the political ladder one rung at a time, from serving as Gov. Jerry Brown’s chief of staff to a seat in the state Assembly, then a stint []

How James Dolan Defends Appointing His Son To Big Job

Does it fit Quentin Dolan being named president, chief operating officer and alternate governor of the Rangers?

Jared Moskowitz opens 32-point lead in CD 25 Democratic Primary

A new Beacon Insights survey puts him past 50, more than doubling Oliver Larkin. The post Jared Moskowitz opens 32-point lead in CD 25 Democratic Primary appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Scott Wiener: Welcome to the party, pal

You’d think California state Sen. Scott Wiener would be celebrated as a hero on the Left. After all, Wiener has spent his entire career in politics advocating every extreme, absurd, and at times creepy policies that his radical base demanded. Highlights include Given these examples alone, and the Left’s obsession with all things transgender, surely []

Employer Needs and Student Preferences

Employer Needs and Student Preferences Sara Brady Mon, 07/13/2026 - 03:00 AM What if you build it and they don’t come? Byline(s) Matt Reed