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Illinois Governor Leads Fight Against Education Funding Cuts

3/14/2025

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker passionately united educators to oppose the Trump administration's drastic cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, which slashed over 1,300 jobs and nearly halved its workforce. He warned of a staggering $3.5 billion loss in federal funding, leading 21 states to band together in a lawsuit to protect vital educational resources.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker passionately united educators to oppose the Trump administration's drastic cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, which slashed over 1,300 jobs and nearly halved its workforce. He warned of a staggering $3.5 billion loss in federal funding, leading 21 states to band together in a lawsuit to protect vital educational resources.