J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Highlights Efforts to Reduce Violent Crime Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
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Building on the administration's record $250 million funding for violence prevention through the Reimagine Public Safety program, Governor JB Pritzker and other lawmakers announced additional funding for summer jobs and mental health for youth, as well as enacting several laws that are designed to combat carjackings.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Consumer Protection Bills for Health Insurance Coverage
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Governor Pritzker signed HB4703, SB3910, and HB0836 into law to increase protections and access for Illinois health insurance consumers.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Expand and Protect Children's Mental Health Care
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Governor JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation into law intended to expand and improve access to children's mental health services, particularly for children in foster care.
Governor JB Pritzker: Calls on Federal Government to Fund Illinois Based on Population Increase
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Governor Pritzker urged President Joe Biden and the federal government to ensure that Illinois receives federal funding that reflects its growth of 250,000 residents, lifting the state's population to more than 13 million for the first time in its history.
Governor JB Pritzker: Changeover from Covid-19 Individual Contact Tracing Calls to "Automated Case Notification" Begins June 1
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it is shifting its COVID-19 contact tracing efforts and individual case investigation telephone calls to focus on a more strategic approach of automated case notifications.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Protecting Illinoisans with Disabilities in Housing, State Government
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Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2775 and SB180 into law , expanding protections for Illinoisans with disabilities in state government and housing.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 40,193 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 40,193 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 56 deaths since May 13, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Ease Property Tax Burdens on Illinois Residents
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Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that streamlines property tax relief for seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities while also encouraging local taxing districts to lower their levy rate, opening the door for hundreds of dollars in individual property tax savings per year.
Governor JB Pritzker: Statement on New U.S. Census Bureau Report Showing Illinois Population Increase
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Following a review of 2020 U.S. Census Data, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that Illinois was undercounted by nearly 2%.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Expanding Protections for Survivors of Sexual Violence Serving in the Military
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Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 257, a nation-leading piece of legislation that expands protections for survivors of sexual violence in the military.
Governor JB Pritzker: Rebuilding Peoria Major Projects Highlight Year Four of Rebuild Illinois
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Entering Year Four of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that multiple projects in the Peoria area are underway or planned, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan capital program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Banning ‘Ghost Guns' Statewide
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Governor JB Pritzker signed HB4383 into law, banning the sale and possession of so-called ‘ghost guns' statewide.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $20 Million Investment to Boost Equitable Workforce Recovery
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Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), local officials, and workforce partners to announce $20 million in investments for workforce training and wrap-around services that will bolster equitable workforce recovery for those struggling to gain meaningful employment.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Action to Support Families Amid Baby Formula Shortage
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The State of Illinois is taking a series of important steps to help families get the safe formula they need in response to the current, nationwide infant formula shortage.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Supporting Rural Healthcare Expansion, Coordination
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Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills designed to provide better access to healthcare for rural Illinoisans. SB3017 amends the Loan Repayment Assistance for Physicians Act to address the shortage of healthcare providers, particularly for obstetrical services, in rural committees.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Hospital Assessment Program Expansion
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Governor JB Pritzker signed HB1950, extending and expanding the Hospital Assessment Program through 2026. The legislation helps ensure cash-flow predictability for hospitals, tying greater funding to higher Medicaid utilization to protect safety net hospitals.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Celebrates World Trade Month and Announces International Business Development Opportunities for Exporters
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As Illinois celebrates World Trade Month, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the 2022 trade show schedule and additional international business development opportunities to assist companies in starting or expanding global sales.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Aimed at Protecting LGBTQ Older Adults
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Governor Pritzker signed SB3490, an amendment to the Illinois Act on Aging designating specific protections and services for older LGBTQ adults.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Record-Setting $11.2 Million in Funding to Support Family Planning Services Throughout Illinois
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Governor Pritzker announced that the State of Illinois has received $5.4 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that will support and expand access to equitable and affordable family planning services for low-income populations across Illinois.
