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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Morton Salt relocates headquarters from Illinois

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State Representative Dan Ugaste (IL) | Representative Dan Ugaste (R) 65th District

State Representative Dan Ugaste (IL) | Representative Dan Ugaste (R) 65th District

Morton Salt, a significant player in the salt industry, has announced its decision to relocate its headquarters out of Illinois. This move follows a trend of major companies departing from the state.

In response to this development, critics have called for a reassessment of current policies. "Another major company moving its headquarters out of Illinois should serve as a wakeup call to Democrats that current policies aren’t working," stated an anonymous source. The source further emphasized the need for legislative changes: "We can make Illinois a place of opportunity by enacting business-friendly laws and reducing burdens on our job creators."

Morton Salt's departure adds to the list of prominent firms seeking more favorable business environments outside Illinois.

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