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Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Officials react to Pritzker running for third term as Illinois Governor
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — On Thursday morning, Governor JB Pritzker officially announced that he will be running for a third term. In response, organizations and politicians around the state — and the country — are reacting to the news. The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), a political organization which supports Democratic governors and candidates across the nation, applauded Pritzker's announcement, and said they will support him running for reelection as governor of Illinois. PREVIOUSLY: Pritzker expected to announce campaign for third term as Illinois Governor on Thursday 'Gov. JB Pritzker is an effective leader who has delivered strong results for Illinois throughout his time as governor,' DGA Chair Gov. Laura Kelly said in a statement. 'He turned a fiscal disaster into a balanced budget — overseeing a remarkable nine credit rating upgrades — championed economic development and attracted thousands of new good-paying jobs, expanded access to affordable health care, and made historic investments in education and infrastructure.' Kelly also highlighted Pritzker's work in defending reproductive freedom and democracy. 'Illinoisans can trust him to keep standing up for their rights as he keeps the state moving forward,' Kelly continued. 'The DGA looks forward to supporting Gov. Pritzker as he continues to deliver the steady leadership that Illinoisians deserve.' Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton shared a statement of support for Pritzker on X, formally known as Twitter. Changes coming to Illinois after Pritzker signs multiple bills 'I've said it before and I'll say it again — JB Pritzker is the best Governor in the country. Today, I'm feeling proud of what we've delivered for Illinois, proud of our partnership, and most of all, proud to be his constituent. There is no better leader for the job,' Stratton said. Stratton will not be joining Pritzker as he seeks a third term. In April, she announced her intention to run for Senate; Pritzker has already endorsed Stratton. Republican lawmakers in Illinois, on the other hand, expressed concern with Pritzker's intention to run for a third term. ILGOP Chairman Kathy Salvi shared a statement following Pritzker's announcement. 'JB Pritzker's first two terms have been nothing short of a total failure. He's prioritized illegal immigrants over Illinois families, hiked taxes, and rammed through the largest, most bloated budget in state history,' Salvi said. 'He has used and abused the fine people of Illinois, allowing heavy handed government to meddle in the lives and safety of ordinary Illinoisans. These last nearly eight years under his governance merits firing not rehiring. While businesses and families flee, Pritzker sees Illinois as nothing more than a stepping stone for the White House.' PREVIOUSLY: House Democrats pass $55.2 billion state budget hours before deadline Similarly, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie said that Pritzker's third term would follow his last eight years as governor. 'We know what to expect – agency mismanagement, regressive taxation, and record spending. Illinois families need a governor for all people who understands true bipartisanship and growing our economy,' McCombie said in a statement. State Representative Regan Deering also issued a statement following Pritzker's announcement. Deering said Illinois does not want another four years of Pritzker's leadership — and added that many people are leaving the state. 'Under Pritzker's leadership, Illinois families have endured crushing taxes, skyrocketing prices, surging crime, and the collapse of core public services. Record spending has led to record waste. That's not compassion, it's failure,' Deering said. 'We should be lifting people out of poverty, not locking them into it. We should be creating jobs and driving growth, not exploding Medicaid rolls and taxing working families to pay for it. We should be empowering people, not growing bureaucracy.' 'Illinois has always been kind of a transactional state': Political science professor weighs in on Madigan sentencing Pritzker announced his intention to run for a third term in a video online. He said during his time as Governor, he's balanced seven straight budgets, raised the minimum wage and capped the cost of insulin, among other accomplishments. 'We don't just talk about problems. In Illinois, we solve them,' Pritzker said. If he wins, he will make history as the first Democratic Governor in Illinois to serve more than two terms. The primary will take place in March and a general election will be held in November. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Argaam
3 days ago
- Business
- Argaam
DGA says new govt contracts up 19% to SAR 38B in 2024
The Digital Government Authority (DGA) stated, in its report on government spending for ICT services in 2024, that the value of new government contracts reached approximately SAR 38 billion, marking a 19% increase compared to 2023. According to the report, there was a notable rise in government spending on AI products, emerging technologies, and cloud computing. Government entities also achieved estimated savings of SAR 1 billion in 2024 through applying spending efficiency practices and improving budget and procurement management. Additionally, purchase orders under framework agreements surged by 157%, reaching SAR 4.47 billion through 9,457 purchase orders. The report also highlighted a rise in government contract values across several sectors in 2024, most notably healthcare and social development, defense, infrastructure, transport, public administration, education. Spending increased in the following sectors, security and regional administration, healthcare and social development, infrastructure and transport, military, and education.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
As Squid Game finale approaches, a look back at creator Hwang Dong-hyuk's prior work including Silenced, Miss Granny
As the Squid Game finale approaches, series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk's past body of work has garnered increased attention and popularity. This has been the case as early as season 1's runaway success, with Netflix listing Hwang Dong-hyuk's past work such as Silenced and Miss Granny on the streaming service after it became clear that Squid Game was turning out to be a smash hit. Prior to Squid Game's success, however, Hwang Dong-hyuk had often struggled to get his projects off the ground. In fact, the idea for Squid Game itself came up when he was unsuccessfully trying to pitch a different movie idea. With Squid Game season 3 right around the corner, however, it's worth revisiting the acclaimed and impactful body of work Hwang Dong-hyuk has been producing for over a decade. Squid Game creator began his career with My Father and Silenced Hwang Dong-hyuk began his filmmaking career with a number of short films such as Heaven and Hell and Desperation. He then attracted international attention with 2004's Miracle Mile, which won the Director's Guild of America (DGA) Student Award and a Student Emmy Dong-hyuk's feature film debut was 2007's My Father, which focused on the true story of Korean-American Aaron Bates, who went on national television in search of his birth parents, only to discover his biological father was a death row convict. Hwang Dong-hyuk's next film, 2011's Silenced, was based on the real-life sexual abuse scandal involving the Gwangju Inhwa School for the deaf. The school had been subject to a 2005 investigation which implicated the faculty and the principal in the abuse and molestation of their own brought the scandal back into South Korea's public consciousness and resulting in the reopening of investigations regarding the school, making it among Hwang Dong-hyuk's most impactful works. The film stars Gong Yoo, who also plays the salesman in Squid Game, and is available for streaming on Netflix. Hwang Dong-hyuk went on to direct Miss Granny and The Fortress After the heavy themes explored in My Father and Silenced, Hwang Dong-hyuk went for lighter fare with his next directorial effort, 2014's Miss Granny. The film's premise followed a 74-year old woman, who one day regains the appearance of her 20-year old self after a visit to a mysterious photo at a Koran Film Council press conference for the film, Hwang Dong-hyuk addressed the lighthearted nature of the film by confirming that it was a deliberate creative decision. Miss Granny is available for streaming on Netflix and has been remade in India as 2019's Telegu release Oh! Baby. In 2017, Hwang Dong-hyuk directed The Fortress, which was an adaptation of Kim Hoon's historical fiction novel Namhansanseong. The film follows the real-life Qing dynasty's invasion of Joseon, and how the embattled King Injo and his retainers sought refuge in the titular fortress. The film stars Lee Byung-hun, who'd go on to play the Front Man in Squid Game.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anna Camp and Girlfriend Jade Whipkey Make Red Carpet Debut 1 Month After Confirming Romance
Anna Camp and her new girlfriend, Jade Whipkey, are red carpet official. Camp, 42, stepped out at the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie Bride Hard on Wednesday, June 18, with Whipkey by her side. The actress stunned in a sequined teal gown, while the stylist opted for a gray suit. As Camp and Whipkey posed together on the DGA Theater Complex red carpet, the Pitch Perfect alum even sweetly wrapped her arm around her partner. The couple debuted their relationship via Instagram last month after Camp previously teased she was happy with Whipkey. Anna Camp Passionately Kisses New Girlfriend Jade Whipkey After Confirming Same-Sex Romance 'Happiness lately happening,' Camp wrote via Instagram on March 28, uploading a carousel that featured images of Whipkey, who replied in the comments section, 'Big time happy.' Weeks earlier, Camp and Whipkey were interviewed together and teased her relationship status. 'Well, I don't expect anything anymore because I like women and it's great,' Camp said in a February social media video, sharing her worst dating experiences. 'I left a date once because a guy was, like, 45 minutes late, and I stayed and waited. Then he said that I was prettier in a movie than I was in person, because I'm an actor, and I was like, 'OK, bye.'' Later during the interview, Camp joked that being 'married to a guy' by the age of 30 was one of life's biggest conspiracies. 'That in order to be happy, you have to be married to a guy, with children, at, like, 30 or something,' she said at the time. 'That's a conspiracy. That's not true. I grew up in the South, and people told me that I basically had to do that.' Camp was married to actor Michael Mosley from 2010 to 2013 and her Pitch Perfect costar Skylar Astin from 2016 to 2019. She now remains on amicable terms with her exes, revealing on a May episode of the 'Podcrushed' podcast that she occasionally chats with Mosley, 46, post-divorce. 5 Things to Know About Anna Camp's Girlfriend: Celebrity Styling, Famous Clients, More 'It was like an out on the town [night] in Union Square with a couple of friends,' she said on the podcast episode, revealing how she met Mosley in New York City when she was 21. 'I was not planning [on it]. … So we met very young. It was like a one-night stand that lasted seven years. I was not planning [on it]. … So we met very young. It was like a one-night stand that lasted seven years. I changed so much when we both moved from New York to L.A. together.' She added, 'So, to have it just not be working at all and having us be totally different people, that was really, really, really hard. That was definitely a heartbreak of mine.'
Leaders
20-06-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Generative AI Will Create New Job Opportunities: Study
Saudi Arabia's Digital Government Authority (DGA) has released a recent study tackling the current state of the AI's adoption and the possible economic impact. Titled 'Generative AI in Digital Government Business', DGA's study explores the key challenges and recommendations for decision makers and involved stakeholders. It also focuses on how to leverage from the solutions of the generative artificial intelligence at the local level and how to employ them to elevate government services. Importantly, the study anticipates that the expected contribution of AI to the gross domestic product by 2030 will be $135 billion. Moreover, the Saudi authorities revealed that investment in AI will reach $40 billion. 90% of AI experts see that generative AI will create new job opportunities. Benefits of Generative AI Apart from this, the study discusses the benefits of using the generative AI in government sectors. The adoption will accelerate the development of software solutions through the preparation of reusable code sets and automation of debugging. It will also reduce operational costs by automating repetitive tasks and allow resource reallocation. By automating routine tasks such as document and report preparation, the generative AI will increase productivity and boost operational efficiency. Depending on generative AI techniques will also improve decision making and provide real-time access to sensitive data for legal teams and intelligence operations. Moreover, it will provide customers with smooth and seamless experiences by automating virtual support solutions. In the light of all these factors, the use of generative AI will encourage innovation by creating new ideas for public programs and analyzing comprehensive data sets to identify emerging trends and introduce advanced policies. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia Launches Generative AI Training Initiative SDAIA: Generative AI Market Value Expected to Reach $1.27tn by 2032 SDAIA, KSU to Launch Generative Artificial Intelligence Forum Short link :
