'Illinois needs leadership that prioritizes transparency'
Monroe County Republicans chairman: 'Illinois needs leadership that prioritizes transparency'
Ed McLean, chairman of the Monroe County Republicans, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's administration for its handling of Illinois' Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program. McLean claimed that the program resulted in a $1.6 billion waste of taxpayer money. He made these remarks to SW Illinois News on March 4. To read the full article, click here.
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