Gov. JB Pritzker wants those involved in Jan. 6 Capitol riot blocked from state employment

In a letter obtained by the Tribune, Gov. JB Pritzker asked Central Management Services Director Raven DeVaughn, whose department is responsible for hiring state personnel, to consider participation i

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Gov. JB Pritzker wants those involved in Jan. 6 Capitol riot blocked from state employment

In a letter obtained by the Tribune, Gov. JB Pritzker asked Central Management Services Director Raven DeVaughn, whose department is responsible for hiring state personnel, to consider participation in Jan. 6 as a disqualification for working for the state. He called the attack "infamous and disgraceful conduct that is antithetical to the mission of the State."

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