Republicans are pushing back against Governor JB Pritzker’s mitigation rules but it isn’t because they don’t like it, it’s because legislators are not being included in the decision-making process. After Governor Pritzker announced that Region 3 will be closed to indoor dining/serving, and public gatherings starting on Sunday. 

House Republicans are asking for data to support that COVID is spreading through sit-down dining. Representative Avery Bourne says they are taking the virus seriously, but can’t help if they aren’t included.

Representative Bourne believes that the Governor needs to call the legislators back.

According to Representative Bourne, legislators has been suggesting mitigations since the beginning.

House Republicans including Representatives Avery Bourne, Tim Butler, C.D. Davidsmeyer, and Mike Murphy held a virtual press conference following the Governor’s press conference on Thursday afternoon.