Illinois’ Governor Has Led on Climate Policy. Here’s How Experts Assess His Work So Far

Inside Climate News · By Alexia Underwood · last updated July 30, 2025 – 1:04 AM

JB Pritzker gets praise for a landmark climate bill. But plenty remains undone.

By Alexia Underwood

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who announced last month that he’s running for a third term in 2026, has been outspoken in challenging the Democratic Party to do as he does: loudly criticize the Trump administration on its reversal of some long-held policies and values.

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