Governor of Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker says state lawmakers need to pass data center regulations during veto session.
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JB Pritzker
DEMOCRATIC. Candidate for Governor, Illinois, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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Governor JB Pritzker says state lawmakers need to pass data center regulations during veto session. (as reported, September 25, 2026)
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Statements on data centers 5
Governor of Illinois
Governor Pritzker said he is not pursuing a moratorium on new data centers in Illinois and cannot impose one unilaterally
JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois
POWER Act does not include outright pause on data centers but holds them responsible for energy costs and environmental protections
CyrusOne secured a tax break before Governor JB Pritzker used executive authority to pause a state program providing deals to developers
JB Pritzker, Illinois Governor, said public concerns about data centers are legitimate and states should set clear conditions for new data centers, requiring developers to provide clean energy and adopt closed loop water recycling.
Recorded votes on data center bills 0
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