J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Launches Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Homelessness in Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker issued Executive Order 2021-21, launching a comprehensive and integrated approach to fighting homelessness in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 30,319 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 30,319 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 178 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, August 27, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Rental Payment Program Distributes Over $252 Million, 50% of State's Relief Allocation Paid to Renters and Landlords Impacted by Covid-19
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Governor JB Pritzker, along with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), announced that more than $252 million in rental assistance has been paid on behalf of almost 29,500 renter households impacted by COVID-19 through the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP).
Governor JB Pritzker: Major Projects Highlight Year Three of Rebuild Illinois
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Entering Year Three of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that multiple projects in the Springfield area are completed
Governor JB Pritzker: Major Projects Highlight Year Three of Rebuild Illinois
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Entering Year Three of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that multiple projects in the Decatur area are underway, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan capital program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Celebrates Increasing Access to Online Learning for Students with Disabilities
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Governor Pritzker commemorated the signing of legislation ensuring equitable access to learning for students with disabilities, making Illinois a national leader in requiring Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance for digital education tools in K-12 schools.
Governor JB Pritzker: State Deploys Community Vaccination Teams to SIU Carbondale Campus
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The State of Illinois is deploying a team of community vaccinators to Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU-C) to help the education system meet the vaccine mandate for higher education.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Sixteen Appointments to Illinois Boards and Commissions
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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: Illinois Department of Agriculture Announces Expansion of Farmer Mental Health Initiatives
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Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II announced a grant award of $500,000 to increase farmer stress-related mental health initiatives statewide.
Governor JB Pritzker: Directs State Assets to Louisiana to Assist in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
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Gov. JB Pritzker announced a 46-member Urban Search and Rescue Team, and the required mission equipment, will deploy to Louisiana to aid with water rescues caused by life threatening flash flooding and dangerous storm surges caused by Hurricane Ida.
Governor JB Pritzker: Advances Meaningful Ethics Reform Legislation
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Governor JB Pritzker advanced Senate Bill 539, an ethics reform package that passed the General Assembly this session.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Protect and Preserve Cultural Communities in Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1833 into law, allowing for the designation of cultural districts across the state.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Providing Student Borrowers with Critical Information on Educational Lending Options
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Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 2746, the Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, into law.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement for Healthcare Workers, Pre-K-12 Teachers and Staff, Higher Education Personnel and Students to Slow Spread of Delta Variant
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As COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates across the state continue to increase, particularly in downstate communities with the lowest vaccination rates, Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today announced vaccination requirements for individuals in high risk settings.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Measure Lowering Costs, Improving Access to Healthcare for Low-Income and Uninsured Residents
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Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1840 which advances health equity by lowering costs and improving access to care for low-income and uninsured residents.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Nation-Leading Legislation Expanding Access to Mental Healthcare
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Governor JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation into law to establish a forward-thinking mental healthcare infrastructure in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Commends Advocates and Legislators for Passing Bill to Expand Maternal and Child Health Programs
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Governor JB Pritzker joined advocates and legislative leaders to laud the passage of Senate Bill 967. The legislation ensures enactment of a Family Planning State Plan Amendment (SPA)
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces New Initiative to Improve Transportation Infrastructure, Save Taxpayer Dollars
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Building on his historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan that invests $45 billion in the state's roads, bridges, railways and other critical projects over the next six years, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 253 into law.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Preventing Underage Electronic Cigarette Sales
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Building on efforts to protect the health and wellbeing of young people in Illinois, Gov. Pritzker signed Senate Bills 512 and 555 into law.
