Governor of Illinois
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J.B. Pritzker has 3 statements on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Governor Pritzker is urging state lawmakers to pass uniform regulations for data centers.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 5, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Effingham Radio (opens in a new tab), news outlet
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Governor J.B. Pritzker said he does not have the authority to impose a statewide moratorium on data centers on his own
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 26, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Shaw Local (opens in a new tab), national outlet
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Governor Pritzker hopes the state legislature will consider the POWER Act, which requires data centers to pay for infrastructure costs, source clean energy, and follow water use guidelines
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 26, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Shaw Local (opens in a new tab), national outlet
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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