Agriculture and rural issues got a nod in the Governor’s state of the state address. Democrat JB Pritzker listed agriculture as a key part of the state's robust economy. He also pointed out that a key priority for him will be the rollout of broadband across rural areas. 

Senate Democrat Scott Bennett, the chairman of the Senate Ag Committee says it was good to hear a governor take time to recognize the state’s number one business.

Bennett says overall he like the positive tone from the Governor during his speech.