J.B. Pritzker for Governor
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Governor JB Pritzker: Awards $4 Million in Grant Funding for Projects Along Route 66
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $4 million in grant awards for various projects across the state designed to spur tourism, bolster educational opportunities, and support an increase of Electric Vehicle (EV) travel
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 40,026 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 40,026 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 45 deaths since May 6, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Addressing Rise in Organized Retail Thefts
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Governor Pritzker joined Attorney General Kwame Raoul, lawmakers, advocates, and law enforcement officials to sign legislation designed to combat a nationwide rise in coordinated retail thefts.
Governor JB Pritzker: Calls on Federal Lawmakers to Protect Women's Rights with Roe v. Wade Under Threat
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Thank you, and good morning. With the Supreme Court's anti-choice majority poised to further restrict reproductive rights and overturn Roe v. Wade, the nation is on the precipice of eliminating a federal right that has been the law of the land for 50 years.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Co-Responder Legislation into Law to Protect Victims, Address Root Causes of Crimes
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Governor Pritzker signed HB4736, authorizing the creation and funding of the Co-Responders Pilot Program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Fire Marshal Perez Honor Fallen Firefighters
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Governor JB Pritzker and State Fire Marshal Matt Perez joined firefighters to honor and remember four fallen firefighters at the 29th Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois' Earns Credit Upgrade from S&P
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Governor JB Pritzker applauded S&P Global Ratings' upgrade of Illinois bonds. This latest action means that Illinois has now received two-notch bond rating upgrades from the three major credit rating agencies in the last year - a total of six upgrades in less than a year.
Governor JB Pritzker: Department on Aging Promotes Home and Community-Based Services During Older Americans Month
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Highlighting the vital, positive roles older adults play in communities throughout the state and the services that support them, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) are recognizing May as Older Americans Month.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Hails Two-Notch Bond Rating Upgrade From Fitch Ratings Illinois' Fifth Ratings Upgrade in Less Than A Year
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Governor JB Pritzker hailed a two-notch bond rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings, Illinois' fifth notch upwards in less than a year, saying it validated the strong and responsible fiscal management he's implemented since taking office.
Governor JB Pritzker: Lowers Pension Liabilities Through Extended Buyout Opportunities, Additional Payments
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Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4292 into law, extending the pension buyout option for state employees to 2026. The bill authorizes $1 billion in additional general obligation bond funding to extend the buyout program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Joins Secretary Pete Buttigieg for Ribbon Cutting at Joliet Gateway Center's New Pace Bus Facility
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Governor Pritzker, United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Congressman Bill Foster, and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined by local and regional transportation officials to formally open the final phase of the Joliet Gateway Center, a new Pace bus station connected to Metra and Amtrak passenger rail service.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $250 Million in Grant Awards for Small Businesses
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During National Small Business Week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that the full $250 million in relief funds have been granted through the Back to Business (B2B) program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Joins Community Leaders to Celebrate South Side Arts Incubator
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Highlighting additional state investments in creative facilities, Gov. JB Pritzker joined artists, advocates, and lawmakers to break ground on the St. Laurence Arts Incubator project in Grand Crossing.
Governor JB Pritzker: Speaks Out Against Overturning of Roe v. Wade, Affirms Reproductive Rights
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Governor Pritzker condemned the reported Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to enact even more restrictive anti-choice laws that would deny woman's access to reproductive health care.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $113 Million in Anti-Violence Funding Now Available
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Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of $113 million in funding opportunities for community organizations working on violence prevention and interruption across the state.
Governor JB Pritzker: Focuses Remaining $84 Million Volkswagen Settlement Funding on Electric Transportation and Infrastructure
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The State of Illinois is announcing the submittal of a revised Beneficiary Mitigation Plan (BMP) to the Volkswagen (VW) Settlement Trustee, focusing Illinois' remaining share of $84.4 million on electric transportation and infrastructure.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Health Insurance for Families of Fallen State Workers
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Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3197, a piece of legislation that would expand access to health insurance benefits with no premium costs for the families of state employees who lose their life during employment.
Governor JB Pritzker: Celebrates $434 Million Investment in Higher Education Institutions
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Governor JB Pritzker joined leaders from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) at an event announcing a $33.5 million investment at four universities, bringing the total investment in deferred maintenance projects for higher education institutions across the state to $434 million.
