WATCH: Pritzker dismisses Census data showing youth flight from Illinois
(The Center Square) – After U.S. Census data shows the state losing the 18 and under population faster than any other state, Illinois political leaders have different solutions.
Asked Thursday about the latest U.S. Census data released this week showing Illinois losing the 18 and under population at a faster rate than any other state, Pritzker dismissed it.
“You’ve got to look at all the data and understand that when you’re trying to attract, remember that every state has people that leave and come, the point is to get net improvement in population,” Pritzker told The Center Square after a campaign rally in Chicago.
Data confirms Illinois gained population over the last year, but lost population since 2020.
Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi said it’s clear the policies of Pritzker and majority Statehouse Democrats are driving people out with increased taxes and spending. She said Republicans have the answers.
“Under Republican leadership you will find responsible control of government and getting government out of the lives of ordinary families, and that’s the difference between Republican and Democrat,” Salvi told The Center Square.