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JB Pritzker: “I increased the child tax credit after we created one in the…”

Featuring: JB Pritzker, Democratic | Governor of Illinois

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Interview with Gov. JB Pritzker | Capitol Cast

Published | Video Starts at 11:45

So those are three things and we could talk about more. Again, I'VE lowered taxes on people with a child tax credit with increasing the earned income tax credit. In fact, I increased the child tax credit after we created one in the state. And those are just two of several important taxes that we brought down again to put more money in people's pockets. Shouldn't forget to mention that we raised the minimum wage from $8.25 to $15. (11:45–11:50)

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