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Gov. Pritzker Blasts Trump as Soybean Lab Faces Closure

3/23/2025

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's visit to the University of Illinois highlighted the looming closure of the Soybean Innovation Lab due to federal funding cuts. He condemned Trump's policies for harming local farmers and the economy, urging Democrats to unite and push back against Republican measures, while maintaining hope for future advocacy efforts.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's visit to the University of Illinois highlighted the looming closure of the Soybean Innovation Lab due to federal funding cuts. He condemned Trump's policies for harming local farmers and the economy, urging Democrats to unite and push back against Republican measures, while maintaining hope for future advocacy efforts.