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  1. Legislative activity comparing laws and plans to sign bills regarding AI safety mandates in Illinois and New York, involving JB Pritzker.
  2. JB Pritzker proposed and sponsored an online safety bill that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

Illinois Utility Costs Face Pressure Amid Massive Data Center Demand

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PJM has made a request to states regarding large data center plans, forecasting that data centers and other large loads will add between 30 and 70 gigawatts of new demand by 2038. Separately, JB Pritzker signed legislation aimed at protecting the 340B drug discount program, which prohibits drugmakers from restricting pharmacy contracts for federal program patients.

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Why it matters

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Building sufficient new energy resources to meet the projected demand would impose enormous costs on utility customers. This demand forecast highlights the growing strain on the state's energy infrastructure.

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Who's involved

  • JB PritzkerGovernor who signed legislation protecting the 340B drug discount program.
  • IllinoisState where PJM is forecasting massive increases in energy demand.

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    Utility customers in Illinois might face higher costs due to the need to build new energy resources to meet massive data center demand.

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  1. Johnson County received state economic development funds, which were announced by JB Pritzker.Sub-event
  2. Pritzker delivered consecutive balanced budgets and Moody's upgraded Illinois's bond ratings.Sub-event
  3. Governor JB Pritzker supports a high-speed internet expansion project in Illinois.Sub-event
  4. Mayor Barnes and JB Pritzker discussed the pension crisis in DeKalb, Illinois.Sub-event
  5. Pritzker is addressing issues in the state legislature of Illinois.1 source
  6. Pritzker signed budget enabling programs for the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).Sub-event
  7. Pritzker signed an infrastructure plan for Illinois, comparing state gas tax and road conditions to California, Minnesota, and Michigan.Sub-event
  8. Governor JB Pritzker leading Illinois through fiscal challenges and budget signings.1 source

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