J.B. Pritzker for Governor

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Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Bill Guaranteeing Insurance Coverage for Glucose Monitors

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Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation into law requiring insurance and managed health plans provide coverage for continuous glucose monitors, an essential tool for diabetes care.

Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Department of Public Health to Offer Free covidSHIELD Tests for Illinois Public Schools for 2022-23 School Year

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced a renewed agreement with SHIELD Illinois that offers every public school outside of Chicago the opportunity to use the University of Illinois System's innovative, saliva-based COVID-19 testing platform at no cost for the 2022-23 school year.

Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Ban on Latex Gloves in Healthcare, Food Service Settings

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Governor JB Pritzker signed HB209 into law , restricting the use of latex gloves in food preparation and medical services and protecting thousands of Illinoisans from adverse allergic reactions.

Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Law Adding Safeguards to Protect Students Against Sexual Abuse

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Building on previous efforts to support the wellbeing of all students, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1975, also known as Faith's Law, into law.

Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Law Empowering Local School Councils

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Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation empowering local school councils.

Governor JB Pritzker: Appoints Anthony Pascente as New Director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services

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Governor JB Pritzker announced that Anthony Pascente will succeed Janel L. Forde as the Director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). Anthony currently serves as CMS chief of staff.

Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Nation-Leading Investments in Early Childhood

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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced new investments that strengthen and grow Illinois' early childhood education and care field.

Governor JB Pritzker: Announce First-Ever U.S. Kinder Bueno Production Facility in Bloomington

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Governor JB Pritzker joined Ferrero North America, as well as state and local officials, to announce a new expansion of Ferrero's Bloomington facility which will be the first North American location to produce Kinder Bueno products.

Governor JB Pritzker: Interstate Projects Highlight Year Four of Rebuild Illinois

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Entering Year Four of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that major projects to modernize and improve Interstates 24 and 57 in southern Illinois are planned or underway, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan capital program.

Josh Shapiro for Governor: Will Join OneTen Initiative to Hire and Promote Black Workers

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Josh Shapiro announced his intention to make Pennsylvania the first state in the country to join the OneTen Initiative as Governor – reiterating his commitment to working with business leaders to cut red tape, create good paying jobs, and grow Pennsylvania’s economy.

Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action

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Governor JB Pritzker took the bill action

Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Prostate Cancer Screenings

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In recognition of National Men's Health Month, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation requiring health insurance and managed care plans to allow for prostate cancer screenings.

Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Increasing Mental Health Workforce in Illinois

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Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3617, omnibus legislation aimed at addressing the shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois and increasing access to high-quality mental health services across the State.

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 34,001 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 34,001 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 73 deaths since June 3, 2022.

Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Next Steps for Applicants Selected for 185 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

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The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced the next steps to issue 185 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants selected in three lotteries in 2021.

Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Bills Expanding Access to HIV and AIDS-Related Care and Prevention

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Governor JB Pritzker signed HB4430 and HB5549 into law , removing barriers to access for HIV and AIDS care and prevention.

Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recipients Across Illinois

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The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure and Housing Rehabilitation.

Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Family Bereavement Leave Act into Law

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Governor JB Pritzker signed the Family Bereavement Act, an amendment to the Child Bereavement Leave Act that expands leave time requirements to cover pregnancy loss, failed adoptions, unsuccessful reproductive procedures, and other diagnoses or events impacting pregnancy and fertility.

Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Fight Food Insecurity and Increase Availability of Healthy Options

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Governor JB Pritzker announced the establishment of the Healthy Foods Access Program, furthering the administration's efforts to provide equitable access to healthy food in every corner of the state.

Josh Shapiro for Governor: Releases New Spanish Language Radio Ads

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Josh Shapiro’s campaign for Governor of Pennsylvania released a new Spanish language radio ad, “Nuestras Peleas,” to highlight his track record of fighting for Pennsylvanians and his top priorities as Governor.