J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Over $150 Million in Funding to Reduce Gun Violence
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With Governor Pritzker more than doubling funding aimed at reducing gun violence since he took office, the Governor and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) are announcing the first of three Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for eligible organizations to apply for over $150 million in state funding to further violence prevention efforts.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $4 Million in Grant Funding for Projects Along the Historic Route 66
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a new $4 million grant program for the development of tourism, education, preservation, and promotion of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66.
Governor JB Pritzker: Delivers Fourth Balanced Budget Proposal That Pays Down Debt and Delivers Tax Relief for Families
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After years of working with the General Assembly to make fiscally responsible choices, protect working families and pay down Illinois' debt, Governor JB Pritzker proposed his fourth balanced budget, delivering $1 billion in relief from grocery, gas and property taxes as well as making unprecedented payments to state pensions and the rainy day fund.
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Disaster Declaration Ahead of Severe Winter Storm
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In advance of the anticipated severe winter storm expected to hit the entire state, Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration and activated approximately 130 members of the Illinois National Guard to ensure all state resources are available to deal with the heavy snow, ice, and blizzard conditions expected over the coming days.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces New Computing Facility in Springfield
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Governor JB Pritzker announced the State of Illinois has acquired nearly 10 acres of land in the Dirksen Business Park located at 2900 Dotmar for a purchase price of $1.55 million, to construct a new Central Computing Facility (CCF) for the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology.
Governor JB Pritzker: Lt. Governor Stratton Launches Agricultural Equity and Food Insecurity Initiative
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Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton launched the Agricultural Equity and Food Insecurity Initiative, called #AgConnectsUsAll.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Department of Labor Director Kleinik to Retire After Decades in Public Service
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Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) Director Michael Kleinik is retiring from the department. Kleinik was appointed by the Governor in January 2019 and unanimously confirmed by the Illinois Senate in May 2019.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces 10 Appointments to Authorities, Boards, Commissions, Courts, Public Administrator and Public Guardian Positions
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Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the appointments in his administration
Governor JB Pritzker: State of Illinois Reminds Residents to Claim Valuable Tax Benefits
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With thousands of Illinoisans missing out on the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and state Earned Tax Credit (EIC) each tax season, Governor JB Pritzker is reminding qualifying taxpayers to take advantage of these benefits.
Governor JB Pritzker: Kicks Off 'Illinois Works' Pre-Apprenticeship Program to Prepare Students for Jobs in the Construction Trades
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined partner organization Rebuilding Exchange to discuss the Illinois Works pre-apprenticeship program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Awards $55 Million to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability for Vulnerable Residents
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The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board announced the conditional award of more than $55.7 million in state and federal resources that will finance the creation or preservation of permanent supportive housing across the state.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $47 Million in Broadband Capital Investments to Advance State's Largest-Ever Broadband Expansion
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Broadband announced $47 million in funding for 22 projects in every region of the state through the second round of Connect Illinois, the state's broadband expansion plan.
Governor JB Pritzker: Appoints Ann McCabe as a Commissioner of the ICC
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Effective February 1, 2022, Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Ann McCabe to a five-year term on the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Nearly $220 Million in Rebuild Illinois Funding to Support Local Transit, Ports Projects
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Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that almost $111.4 million has been awarded to transit providers downstate as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Department of Public Health Recognizes Two-Year Anniversary of First Covid-19 Case in Illinois
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) continues to urge people to get vaccinated and boosted as it marks the two-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case reported in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Lawmakers, Stakeholders Announce Covid-19 Sick Leave Initiative for Vaccinated School Staff
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After productive conversations, Gov. Pritzker, the Illinois Education Association, the Illinois Federation of Teachers and other stakeholders announced that they have negotiated a compromise that will keep students and teachers safely in the classroom without penalizing vaccinated employees for taking COVID-required sick time.
Governor JB Pritzker: Advances Vision to Rebuild I-80, Announces Next Phase of Houbolt Road Project in Joliet
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Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined by local officials to announce the next phase of construction on the new Houbolt Road bridge and interchange, a critical piece of the governor's $1.2 billion commitment to improve and modernize Interstate 80 through the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Honoring Illinois' Fallen
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The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of
Governor JB Pritzker: Honoring Illinois' Fallen
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The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of
Governor JB Pritzker: Awards Over $4.2 Million in Grants Providing 17 Electric School Buses in Chicagoland and Metro-East
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Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim announced more than $4.2 million in grant awards to school districts and student transportation companies in the Chicago and Metro-East regions.
