J.B. Pritzker for Governor
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Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 21,034 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 21,034 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 87 additional deaths since reporting last November 19, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Three Appointments to Boards
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Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Congressional Maps That Preserve Minority Representation
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After reviewing the General Assembly's congressional maps drawn with 2020 U.S. Census data, Governor JB Pritzker signed the new U.S. House district map that reflects Illinois' diversity and preserves minority representation in Illinois' delegation in accordance with the federal Voting Rights Act.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Launches Holiday Vaccine Campaign
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With the holiday season approaching, the state of Illinois launched a new awareness campaign promoting the COVID-19 vaccine as the "greatest gift" you can give this year. Kids age 5 and up are now eligible for the life-saving vaccine, and doses are widely available across the state - from first doses to pediatric vaccines to booster shots.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Three Appointments to Authorities and Boards
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Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois EPA Invests Over $29 Million in Wastewater and Drinking Water Projects in First Quarter of FY22
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In the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 (July - September), the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued more than $29 million in water infrastructure loans to seven local governments and sanitary districts.
Governor JB Pritzker: Joins City of Rockford, Aar & United Airlines to Announce $2.6 Million Grant to Expand Aviation Mechanic Training
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Governor JB Pritzker joined AAR CORP., United Airlines and local officials and workforce partners to announce a $2.6 million investment to fast-track workforce development training for in-demand aviation mechanics.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act
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Building on Illinois' role as a leading state in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act into law, incentivizing EV production across Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 22,600 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 22,600 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 129 additional deaths since reporting last November 5, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Department on Aging Announces 2021 Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame Inductees
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Four Illinois residents have been inducted into the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) announced Tuesday.
Governor JB Pritzker: GOMB Releases Five-Year Forecast Showing Significant Improvement in Structural Deficit
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The Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) released the annual Economic and Fiscal Policy Report showing Illinois has made significant improvement in its structural deficit under Governor Pritzker's leadership.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Law to Ensure Covid-19 Protections
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At the request of the Attorney General, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1169 into law, clarifying the legislative intent of the Health Care Right of Conscience Act so that it cannot be abused or misinterpreted to jeopardize workplace safety.
Governor JB Pritzker: Delivers Keynote Speech at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
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As Governor Pritzker leads the gubernatorial mission to the United Kingdom to highlight Illinois' green energy economy, he delivered the keynote address at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) roundtable.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDOT, IDNR Celebrate Kickapoo Rail Trail Improvements
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The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources were joined by local organizations and volunteers to celebrate the completion of a new Kickapoo Rail Trail bridge
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 17,462 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 17,462 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 183 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, October 29, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Advances Illinois' Renewable Energy Interests with Key British Government Officials
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Governor JB Pritzker held a series of productive meetings with British government officials and business leaders during his gubernatorial mission to the United Kingdom to highlight Illinois' renewable energy economy.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces College-Bound Students Can Now Apply to All Illinois Public Universities Using the Common App
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), in partnership with the Illinois General Assembly, are utilizing $1 million in funding to add all of the state's public universities onto the Common App platform.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Councils
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Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration
