Gov. JB Pritzker bans convicted Jan. 6 participants from consideration for state jobs, in memo
In a letter addressed to director Raven DeVaughn, Pritzker says those who participated in attacks violated the State's Personnel Code.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wants those involved in Jan. 6 Capitol riot blocked from state employment
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wants to block those who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol from working in Illinois government, despite the clemency granted to over 1,500 participants in the insurrection by President Donald Trump.
Pritzker says Illinois won’t hire Jan. 6 rioters
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has blocked anyone who took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol from working in state government, a move that looks to undermine President Donald Trump doling out hundreds of pardons at the start of his term.
Illinois Governor Bans State From Hiring J6 Rioters
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, has banned the state from hiring individuals convicted of crimes during the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol building. A spokesperson for Pritzker declined to comment when reached out to by Newsweek.
Pritzker bans Jan. 6 participants from state jobs: 'No place in government'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sending a message to anyone who participated in the Jan. 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol - don't bother applying for a job with the state government.
"Infamous and disgraceful": Pritzker says pardoned Jan. 6 rioters can't get state jobs in Illinois
Pritzker said in an order that "no one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve" in state government
JB Pritzker bans Jan. 6 participants from serving in Illinois government
J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) is barring anyone who participated in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol from working state jobs in Illinois. While President Donald Trump has wiped those who participated in the riot’s criminal convictions clean in sweeping pardons he signed on his first day in office,
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Thousands of datasets from Data.gov have disappeared since Trump's inauguration. What's going on?
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Texas Gov. Abbott Issues 'Color-Blind' Order in Blow to Diversity Policies
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans DeepSeek, RedNote and other Chinese-backed AI platforms
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Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum confirmed as Interior secretary
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A list of government web pages that have gone dark to comply with Trump orders
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Gov. files bill to fund rural road and bridge improvements
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Gov. Lee joins Pres. Trump at White House following special session victories
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