Pritzker Has Governed Using Emergency Powers For More Than 65% Of His Term

Illinois Policy ^ | 5/11/22 | Dylan Sharkey

[AT7Saluki]

Gov. J.B Pritzker has extended his emergency powers – for the 29th time – through the end of May. Illinois’ mask mandate has been lifted for weeks, and more than 80% of Illinoisans over the age of 5 have at least one dose of the vaccine. Illinois has never been closer to pre-pandemic life, so why is Pritzker still declaring a statewide emergency? He said COVID-19 infections are still too high and it is claiming too many lives. The state reported a weekly average of seven deaths on May 9 – the lowest average since early August 2021.

[AT7Saluki]

Tin pots gonna dictate. (Meanwhile the General Ass'y sits on their hands.)

[BenLurkin]

Out of control government remains out of control.

[taxcontrol]

I am of the opinion that all emergency declarations should require an approval vote by the legislature (simple majority at first) at the 60 day mark and every 60 days thereafter (2/3 rds for each subsequent vote).

Upon a failure of the vote, the emergency is over and all powers “assumed” during the emergency are no longer in effect.

[telescope115]

I’m wondering if he’s ever gonna lift it.

[Sicon]

The only thing that fat bastard is going to lift is his fork.

[Grampa Dave]

Anyone not living in Chicago or a university crowd still using/wearing a mask?

[politicianslie]

and more than 80% of Illinoisans over the age of 5 have at least one dose of the vaccine.

Then 80% of Illinoisians have likely had their lives shortened, the more shots and boosters, the sooner the victims will die.

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[seowulf]

Jay Inslee, Gov (Wa), is another covid dictator. Our covid state of “emergency” has been going for two years, 2 1/2 months.

[EC Washington]

The Chicago TV Fake news station say nothing - The Democrat State House says nothing - The Illinois citizens obey like zombies and the Circus Elephant will cruise to a second term.

[The Great RJ]

Same crap in Minnesota

[bigbob]

He’s governed as a hypocritical asshole 100% of his term

[ronnie raygun]

Therefore he should be in jail

[joma89]

Leftist, democrat party voters are all criminals.

[cranked]

None issue, the idiots in Ill. will vote him or another idiot like him in.... /s

[libertylover]

Yes, probably. But emergency declarations should never nullify the Bill of Rights. NEVER!