J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: City of Chicago Disaster Declaration for Building Explosion and Structural Collapse
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The Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for the apartment building at Central and West End in the Austin neighborhood in Chicago which was devastated by an explosion and building collapse on September 20.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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Douglas Matzner will serve as a Member on the Illinois State Medical Board.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Department of Agriculture Issues Operational Permits to First Social Equity Craft Grower, Infuser Licensees
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The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced that Star Buds IL, a social equity Craft Grow licensee, was issued an operational permit and has now successfully commenced business operations. Located in Rockford, Star Buds is 66% Black-owned.
Governor JB Pritzker: Instructs Revenue Department to Temporarily Suspend Fuel Tax for Commercial Vehicles Assisting with Hurricane Relief Efforts in Florida
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Governor JB Pritzker has instructed the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) to temporarily suspend the international fuel tax agreement (IFTA) licensing requirements for 30 days, to allow those assisting with Florida's hurricane relief efforts to provide help without having to register and pay fuel tax in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH Reports 493,000 Doses of New Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Less than One Month
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that 493,000 Illinoisans have received a dose of the new, bivalent COVID-19 vaccines since they were approved for use in early September, including 137,000 doses in the last week.
Governor JB Pritzker: Invests $6 Million in Meat & Poultry Supply Chain Capital Grant Program
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
Governor JB Pritzker: Local Planning Efforts Awarded $10 Million in IDOT Grants
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Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that more than $10 million has been awarded as 29 local grants for projects and activities to support the planning efforts of long-range transportation projects across the state.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Approval of Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the Federal Highway Administration has approved its plan to build a reliable electric vehicle charging network throughout the state.
Governor JB Pritzker: Old State Capitol in Springfield Listed to National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network of Freedom
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Illinois' Old State Capitol in Springfield has been accepted to the National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, officials announced.
Governor JB Pritzker: Appoints Nora Daley to Serve as Chair of the Illinois Arts Council
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Governor JB Pritzker announced Nora Daley as the new Chair of the Illinois Arts Council. She replaces interim chair Rhoda Pierce, who will remain on the board and continue to serve as Vice Chair.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH and University of Illinois Spinoff Launch Wastewater Testing for Covid-19 at Schools
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The state of Illinois announced it is launching an innovative pilot program to protect school children from COVID-19 and reduce its spread through classrooms by analyzing school wastewater for the coronavirus.
Governor JB Pritzker: October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month: Illinois DCFS and Pace Bus team up to raise awareness
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Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children 1 year old and younger; and during Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, Illinois DCFS and Pace Bus are joining forces to share safe sleep messages about the dangers of using crib bumpers on busses visible to tens of thousands of daily riders across the Chicago suburbs.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois EPA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Public Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the purchase and installation of new Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) light-duty electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Significant Payment Toward Unemployment Insurance Loan
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be making a significant payment of $450 million toward the remaining $1.8 billion borrowed under Title XII of the Social Security Act.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Commitment of $2.6 Billion in Soybean and Corn Purchases by Taiwanese Government
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Governor Pritzker announced a letter of intent alongside Taiwanese leaders and dignitaries for the sale of approximately $2 billion of Illinois soybeans and $600 million of Illinois corn over the next two years.
Governor JB Pritzker: Stakeholders, Unveil Design for Discovery Partners Institute at the 78
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As part of his focus on expanding Illinois' innovation economy, Governor JB Pritzker and the University of Illinois' Discovery Partners Institute unveiled the design for the new headquarters in The 78, a vibrant new innovation district along the Chicago River.
Governor JB Pritzker: Statement
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Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement in response to misconduct allegations against two legislators.
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Statement of Support for Puerto Rico/el Gobernador Pritzker Emite Declaración De Apoyo a Puerto Rico
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Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement regarding the devastation from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico
Governor JB Pritzker: 2022 Illinois State Fair Attendance Sets All-Time Record
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The Illinois State Fair has released estimated attendance totals for 2022. Over 636,700 visitors walked through the gates this year making it the highest attended fair since industry attendance calculation were put into effect, beating previous records also set under the Pritzker administration.
Governor JB Pritzker: Appoints Dr. Steven Isoye to Serve as Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education
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Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Dr. Steven Isoye, an accomplished former educator and superintendent to chair the Illinois State Board of Education effective immediately.
