Governor JB Pritzker elected 2023 DRA States’ co-chairman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker was elected as the 2023 DRA States’ Co-Chairman by the DRA Board of Governors during the annual Governors’ Quorum meeting on February 9th.

 

 

(From left)  Governor Mike Parson (MO); DRA States’ Co-Chairman, Governor JB Pritzker (IL); Federal Co-Chairman, Dr. Corey Wiggins

 

“The lower Mississippi Delta is rich in culture, history, and opportunity, and we must invest responsibly to make sure those qualities are recognized nationwide and can benefit every resident through work opportunities and sustainable growth,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I’m proud to be selected as the States Co-Chairman and look forward to working alongside the Board to promote economic development and advance the interests of the millions of people living in the region.”