J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Expanding Equity and Increasing Opportunity for Special Needs Students
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Expanding equity and fairness for special needs students, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 40 and HB 2748 into law
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Package of Legislation Advancing LGBTQ+ Rights
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Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of legislation advancing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $13 Million Investment to Expand Access to Life Saving Medication in Opioid Crisis Fight
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The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced that it is making naloxone more readily available to reverse the effect of opioid overdoses impacting people across the state with opioid use disorder.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces SBA Assistance Approved for Mclean County Following Severe Storms, Flash Flooding
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Governor JB Pritzker announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved the state's request for assistance to help people and businesses in McLean County recover from severe storms and flash flooding that occurred in June 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Seeks Disaster Declaration from Small Business Administration in Wake of Mclean County Storms
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Governor JB Pritzker submitted a request to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) seeking a disaster declaration to provide financial assistance to residents and businesses in McLean County in the wake of severe storms and flash flooding that occurred June 25-27.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 7,983 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 7,983 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 47 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, July16, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Landmark Legislation Expanding Telehealth Access
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Joined by healthcare leaders and elected officials at Mount Sinai Hospital, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3308 into law
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $742 Million in Covid-19 Relief Now Available to Illinois Small Local Governments
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Governor JB Pritzker announced that beginning more than 1,250 small cities, towns and villages across Illinois that have not already received aid from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) can apply for their share of more than $742 million in federal funds.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Making Illinois Second State in the Midwest to Provide Birth Control Over the Counter
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Expanding quality and affordable healthcare for Illinois women and families, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 0135 into law, granting Illinoisans access to birth control over the counter.
Governor JB Pritzker: Construction Begins on Houbolt Road Extension in Will County
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined CenterPoint Properties, Will County and City of Joliet officials to mark the start of construction of the Houbolt Road Extension, a public-private partnership that will improve safety and traffic flow along the critical Interstate 80 corridor, while expanding job growth and economic opportunity.
Governor JB Pritzker: Calls on U.S. Congress to Repay National Guard for D.C. Safety Mission
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Governor JB Pritzker called on Congress to repay the debt owed to the National Guard for providing security to the U.S. Capitol following the January 6th riots.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces SBA Assistance Approved for DuPage County for June Tornadoes
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Governor JB Pritzker announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved the state's request for assistance to help people and businesses in DuPage County from severe storms and tornadoes that occurred in June 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in Mclean County for Residents Impacted by Storms, 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 McLean County this weekend to help residents recover from recent storms and flash flooding.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 4,449 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 4,449 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 62 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, July 9, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Celebrates Groundbreaking for Rebuild Illinois Funded Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center at University of Illinois Chicago
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Governor JB Pritzker joined University of Illinois leaders and other stakeholders to break ground on a new Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center (CDRLC) at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Landmark Legislation Advancing Rights of Most Vulnerable in Illinois' Justice System
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Surrounded by sponsoring lawmakers, criminal justice reform advocates and a victim of wrongful conviction, Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of nation-leading legislation that puts Illinois at the forefront of the work to bring about true reform to the state's justice system.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Lottery Dates for 185 Cannabis Dispensary Licenses and Notifies Over 200 Awardees of Craft Grow, Infuser, and Transporter Licenses
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Governor JB Pritzker announced three lotteries to distribute 185 licenses to operate adult-use cannabis dispensaries will be held in July and August.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Department of Revenue Issues Automatic Tax Refunds to Thousands of Unemployment Benefit Recipients
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Governor Pritzker announced that the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued automatic refunds to close to 350,000 eligible taxpayers who electronically filed their 2020 Illinois Individual Income Tax Returns prior to a newly enacted federal unemployment tax exemption.
Governor JB Pritzker: State of Illinois Joins Amsino Medical Group to Celebrate Company's New North American Distribution Hub in Aurora
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The State of Illinois joined the Amsino Medical Group and local officials to cut the ribbon on the company's new, $32 million North American distribution & manufacturing hub in Aurora.
