J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Aimed at Curbing Pollution and Reducing Harmful Emissions
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Governor Pritzker signed HB 4818, an amendment to the Environmental Protection Act prohibiting the disposal by incineration of any perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including aqueous film forming foam (AFFF).
Governor JB Pritzker: Department on Aging Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) are highlighting the warning signs of adult abuse and how to put a stop to it in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Expand Access to Higher Education
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Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation designed to increase access to Illinois' higher education system, close equity gaps, and improve student protections and operational effectiveness.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $20 Million Investment in Humboldt Park Health
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Governor Pritzker joined Humboldt Park Health leaders to announce $20 million in funding for the safety-net hospital on the west side of Chicago, a product of the Governor's historic Rebuild Illinois infrastructure plan. $19 million will establish the new, state-of-the-art Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
Governor JB Pritzker: Designates the Official Rock of the State of Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker joined legislators, students, and teachers at the Morton Arboretum to designate Dolostone as the official rock of the State of Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Historic Achievement for Sexual Assault Survivors
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Governor Pritzker announced that after decades of extensive sexual assault forensic backlogs, the number of pending sexual assault forensic assignments older than 180 days has reached zero.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 32,605 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 32,605 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 47 deaths since May 27, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces First-Ever Sold Out Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Race
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Governor JB Pritzker announced that the sold-out NASCAR Cup Series race, Enjoy Illinois 300 - which is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Illinois Office of Tourism
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Expand Use of Expressway Cameras for Law Enforcement Investigations
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Governor JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation that allow for the expanded use of expressway cameras, empowering law enforcement agencies to investigate criminal activities along expressways and State highways.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Further Combat National Opioid Crisis
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In an effort to further the state's commitment to addressing the ongoing opioid crisis, Governor JB Pritzker signed several pieces of legislation designed to prevent overdoses and provide easily accessible treatments.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH And Discovery Partners Institute Announce Extension of Covid-19 Monitoring in Wastewater
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) announced their comprehensive effort to monitor the coronavirus and its variants in wastewater will extend into mid-2023 with $8.2 million in additional funding.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Lake Michigan Rescue Equipment Act
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Governor JB Pritzker signed HB4165 into law , marking the creation of the Lake Michigan Rescue Equipment Act.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Thirteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians, and Assistant Adjutant General - Air
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Sameer Doshi will serve as a Member of the Energy Transition Workforce Commission.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Recipients of Coal-To-Solar Program as Part of Landmark Climate Initiative
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the participants of the Coal-to-Solar Energy Storage Grant Program, a key component of the historic Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which puts Illinois on a path toward 100 percent clean energy by 2050.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Department of Agriculture Issues Next Round of Craft Grow Licenses
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The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) awarded 48 Craft Grow licenses, successfully completing the licensing round that began in December of 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Landmark Equity-Driven Nursing Home Rate Reform Legislation to Improve Care for Seniors
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Governor Pritzker signed historic and equity-focused nursing home rate form legislation (HB246) that will improve care for nursing home residents across Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Over $50 Million in Grants for Essential Infrastructure Projects
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $50.7 million in new infrastructure grants awarded to 34 communities, counties, and localities across Illinois for critical infrastructure projects including bridge replacement, water treatment upgrades, road construction projects and more.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Medicaid Omnibus Legislation That Increases Access and Equity in Illinois' Health Care System
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Governor Pritzker signed a Medicaid omnibus (HB4343) that includes a range of measures aimed at increasing access to quality health care services, preserving existing health care coverage, and continuing to create a more equitable health care system in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Awards $34 Million in Tax Credits for Affordable Housing
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board announced conditional awards totaling nearly $34 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) that will fund 25 affordable housing developments in 15 counties across Illinois.
