As working families across Illinois face mounting economic challenges, Gov. Pritzker has launched a new national tour aimed at elevating his political profile, choosing to focus on out-of-state campaign stops and partisan attacks instead of addressing the critical issues affecting his constituents at home.

While the Governor travels the country and seeks favor with political insiders, Illinois families continue to bear the weight of some of the highest property taxes in the nation, a financial strain that many simply cannot afford. At the same time, Illinois has the highest unemployment rate in the Midwest, falling further behind neighboring states that are attracting jobs and investment. Rather than leading the charge to create economic

opportunities and improve conditions here, Gov. Pritzker appears more interested in promoting himself on the national stage.

Under Pritzker’s leadership, Illinois has also experienced one of the fastest rates of population loss in the country, as families and businesses alike flee to states where life is more affordable and opportunity is within reach. The state’s economic outlook now ranks a dismal 46th in the nation, painting a clear picture of failed policies and missed opportunities.

Rather than focusing on solutions to lower costs, creating jobs, and keeping families rooted in Illinois, Gov. Pritzker has chosen to prioritize cable news appearances and scoring political points on a national stage. Senate Republicans argue that Illinois deserves a leader who is committed to putting this state first, not one who uses his office as a steppingstone to national attention.