J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Signs Legislation Granting Student Athletes Ability to Sign Endorsement Deals
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Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 2338, the Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act, into law, making Illinois a national leader in granting student-athletes the ability to sign individual endorsement deals while enrolled at a college or university.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces Large Illinois Businesses to Report Equal Pay Information Beginning Next Year
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Following Governor Pritzker's signature of SB1847, businesses with 100 or more employees will be required to provide the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) with details about its workers and their pay beginning in 2022.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Joins the Will Group to Celebrate Opening of the K-Town Business Centre in North Lawndale
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Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton joined the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), The Will Group (TWG), and members of the community for a ribbon cutting ceremony to highlight the completed phase one buildout on the new K-Town Business Development Centre in the North Lawndale neighborhood.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce More Than 80 Covid-19 Cases Now Associated with Youth Camp Outbreak
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now reporting 85 teens and adult staff at a summer youth camp held in mid-June in central Illinois tested positive for COVID-19.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces Eight Appointments to Illinois Authorities, Commissions, Systems and Public 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 J.B. Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in DuPage County for Residents Impacted by Weekend Tornadoes
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Governor JB Pritzker announced the State of Illinois is partnering with Community Organizations Active in Disaster of Northeast Illinois and the American Red Cross to host a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in DuPage County this weekend to help residents recover from Sunday's tornadoes.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announce Illinois Fire Department Covid-19 Relief Grants
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Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez announced an innovative funding opportunity specifically addressing Illinois fire departments impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,744 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 1,744 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 66 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, June 18, 2021.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Fitch Ratings Upgrades State's Outlook
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Fitch Ratings revised the outlook on Illinois' General Obligation bonds from negative to positive.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 928 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 928 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 65 additional deaths since reporting on Monday, June 14, 2021.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces State Government Offices Closed Tomorrow for New Federal Juneteenth Holiday
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With President Joe Biden signing legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021, Governor JB Pritzker announced that state government offices will be closed Friday
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Signs FY22 State Budget into Law
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After speaking to the investments made possible by the FY22 state budget this morning, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2017, the FY22 Budget Implementation Act, as well as the certification of the General Assembly's concurrence on Senate Bill 2800, the state's spending plan.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Signs Legislation Further Expanding Voting Protections for Illinois Residents
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Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 825 into law further expanding access to the ballot box
Governor J.B. Pritzker: As Illinois Vaccinates 70% of Adults, Gov. Pritzker Launches $10 Million ‘All in for the Win' Promotion to Reward Vaccinated Residents
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As Illinois continues to lead the Midwest in vaccinating our residents, Governor Pritzker announced a new $10 million ‘All In for the Win' promotion that will reward vaccinated Illinoisans by automatically entering them into a series of cash and scholarship lotteries with prizes up to $1 million.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Appoints Brig. Gen. Rodney Boyd New Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard
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Governor JB Pritzker and Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois, and Commander of the Illinois National Guard, have selected Brig. Gen. Rodney Boyd as the next Assistant Adjutant General - Army.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Highlights Successes in Balanced Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
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Governor JB Pritzker celebrated the $42.3 billion Fiscal Year 2022 General Funds operating budget, a responsible spending plan that is balanced, protects the state's most vulnerable Illinoisans, pays down the state's debts, and rebuilds the state stronger than ever as Illinois comes out of the pandemic.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Statewide Unemployment Rate Unchanged, Payroll Jobs Down in May
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate remained at 7.1 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were down -7,900 in May, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Awards $3.3 Million to First Responders Across Illinois
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The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced the recipients of the 2021 Small Equipment Grant Program.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Signs Legislation Making Juneteenth an Official State Holiday
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Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation declaring June 19, Juneteenth, an official state holiday. To commemorate the abolition of slavery throughout the United States and its territories in 1865, Juneteenth will be recognized as National Freedom Day in Illinois.
