J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $250 Million Back to Business Grant Program to Accelerate Small Business Recovery Across Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program to support the continued recovery of small businesses across Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Family and Medical Leave for Educational Support Staff
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Building on efforts to protect the wellbeing of education professionals and their families, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 12 into law which expands access to family and medical leave for educational support staff in school districts, public universities, and community colleges.
Governor JB Pritzker: Launches $10 Million Grants Program to Support New and Existing Tourism Attractions and Festivals Across Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a new $10 million grants program aimed at revitalizing the hard-hit tourism industry by bringing back new and returning tourism attractions and festivals to our state.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Launches Illinois Works Training Program, with $10 Million to Expand Pre-Apprenticeships Statewide
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the launch of the new Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, leveraging a $10 million commitment from the State to provide additional training programs that will expand the talent pipeline while boosting diversity within the construction industry and building trades.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 16,742 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 16,742 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 64 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, July 30, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Groundbreaking Package of Legislation Removing Financial Barriers to Feminine Hygiene Products for Women and Girls
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Joined by legislators, advocates, and community leaders, Governor JB Pritzker signed three pieces of legislation making feminine hygiene products more accessible for women and girls in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Mask Requirement for Pre-K-12 Schools, Long-Term Care Facilities, to Prevent Spread of Highly Transmissible Covid-19 Delta Variant
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As COVID-19 infection rates across the state continue to increase and with a number of school districts not yet adopting CDC guidance on masking
Governor JB Pritzker: State of Illinois to Celebrate Black Business Month in August
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To honor the contributions of Black-owned businesses across the state, the State of Illinois, with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the celebration of Black Business Month by highlighting a series of events and initiatives taking place throughout the month of August.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs FOID Modernization Bill, Expanding Background Checks to All Gun Sales in Illinois
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Standing with legislators, gun-safety advocates, and mass-shooting survivors, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 562
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Further Establishing Illinois as the Most Welcoming State in the Nation
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Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 121, SB 667, SB 1596 and SB 2665 into law, legislation expanding protections for immigrant and refugee communities and further establishing Illinois as the most welcoming state in the nation.
Governor JB Pritzker: Provides More Than $185 Million in Assistance to Help Tenants Avoid Eviction
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As the state's gradual phaseout of the pandemic eviction moratorium continues, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the administration has distributed more than $185 million in emergency rental assistance to 22,200 Illinoisans through the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP).
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Six Appointments to Illinois Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Tribunals
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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 Legislation to Boost Pay for Middle Class Blue Collar Jobs
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Building on efforts to protect hardworking families, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3940 into law, ensuring that automobile mechanics at dealerships are paid fairly for their skilled labor.
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Executive Order Creating New Office of Equity
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Building on the administration's ongoing work to advance equity and inclusion, Governor JB Pritzker signed an Executive Order
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 11,682 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 11,682 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 39 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, July 23, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Establishing an Elected Chicago School Board
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Governor JB Pritzker signed landmark legislation creating an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools. The legislation expands the size of the board from the existing seven members to 21 members over the course of the next five years.
Governor JB Pritzker: State of Illinois Announces Face Coverings Now Required in All State Facilities, Regardless of Vaccination Status
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The State of Illinois announced that face coverings are now required in all State facilities for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Landmark Legislation Expanding Affordable Housing Funding and Incentives
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Building on efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 2621 into law
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $200 Million Investment to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce
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Building on the administration's ongoing work to make Illinois the best state in the nation to raise young children
