J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $10.1 Million Rail Improvement Project in Metro East
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a $10.1 million project to modernize rail operations, improve safety and enhance the mobility of goods, people and services throughout Metro East.
Governor JB Pritzker: Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in Ford County for Residents Impacted by Flash Flooding
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Governor JB Pritzker announced the State of Illinois is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in Ford County this weekend to help residents recover recent flash flooding.
Governor JB Pritzker: Sale of Champions Invests in Tomorrow's Agricultural Leaders
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Being in the Governor's Sale of Champions is something all livestock exhibitors dream about, but few are able to accomplish.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Designating Penicillium Rubens as the Official State Microbe of Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that builds on the legacy of unsung hero Mary K. Hunt and designates Penicillium Rubens as the official state microbe of Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Requests Federal Review of Damage Assessments in Ford County
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Governor JB Pritzker formally requested the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to conduct a joint preliminary damage assessment in Ford County, working alongside local and state emergency managers, to review and verify damages associated with the August 12 storm that dumped nearly nine (9) inches of rain in and around Gibson City.
Governor JB Pritzker: Victory for Transgender Illinoisans
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On Friday, August 13, 2021, the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed the expansive protections of the Illinois Human Rights Act (Act) for transgender individuals.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Package of Legislation That Lowers Prices for Prescription Drugs
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Building on efforts to expand health equity across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of legislation addressing financial obstacles in accessing healthcare
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Package of Legislation to Further Protect Older Illinoisans
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Joined by legislators, advocates, and the Illinois Department of Aging (IDoA) on Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that reflects the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Seven Pieces of Legislation Further Honoring and Protecting Illinois Service Members
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Joined by legislators, advocates, and Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) Acting Director Terry Prince, Governor JB Pritzker signed seven pieces of legislation that aim to improve the lives of Illinois' service members and veterans and honor their service to their state and nation.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Advancing Equity, Reducing Mandatory Minimums in Juvenile Justice System
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Governor JB Pritzker signed the Procedural Justice for Youth Act , reforming the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice's operations and policies to advance equity, reduce mandatory minimums, and end the use of isolation and room confinement as punishment for youth.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Three Appointments to Illinois Authorities and Administrator Positions
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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 Landmark Legislation to Prevent Hair Discrimination in Schools
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Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 817 into law, prohibiting schools from issuing policies on hairstyles historically associated with race or ethnicity.
Governor JB Pritzker: Distributes First Wave of Covid-19 Relief Grants to Local Governments
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Governor JB Pritzker announced that $40 million in payments are being made to 74 local governments, representing the first wave of more than $742 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) aid to 1,250 small cities, towns and villages across Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Rental Payment Program Provides Over $209 Million to Renters and Landlords Impacted by Covid-19
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Governor JB Pritzker, along with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), announced that more than $209 million in rental assistance has been paid on behalf of 26,300 renter households impacted by COVID-19.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Creating Safer Learning Environments for Students
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Building on efforts to cultivate safe and inclusive classrooms, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 219 into law, seeking to end the use of physical restraints to discipline students in public schools.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 21,334 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 21,334 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 92 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, August 6, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Advancing Safety and Mental Health Resources for First Responders
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Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of legislation aimed at protecting the physical and mental health of first responders.
Governor JB Pritzker: Healthcare Workers to Lead the 2021 Twilight Parade
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The Illinois State Fair Along with Governor JB Pritzker, Announced That Eleven Healthcare Workers from Around the State Will Serve as the Grand Marshals for the 2021 Twilight Parade.
