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Governor Pritzker Stops In Marion To Promote Early Childhood Education.

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Kevin Boucher
Published January 23, 2020 at 2:01 PM CST
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Governor Pritzker Addresses The Media at Heartland Kids Early Learning Center on January 23rd 2020.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker made a stop Thursday at a Marion early learning center to discuss investments the state is making in early childhood development and education

Pritzker says he  wants for Illinois to be the best state in the nation for raising young children.  Pritzker said  that back in December of 2019 he announced increased reimbursement rates for the state's childcare assistance program.

The Governor also spoke about goals for universal pre-school in Illinois and a goal of having universal home visits for at risk children by the year 2025.
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