J.B. Pritzker for Governor
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Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Third Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issued five additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants selected in lotteries held in the summer of 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $34.6 Billion Investment in Transportation Over Six Years
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Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to announce a $34.6 billion program to improve roads, bridges, transit, rail, airports, and ports over the next six years.
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Disaster Proclamation to Assist in Recovery Efforts Following Interco Fire
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Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Madison and St. Clair counties to assist in recovery efforts following Wednesday's fire at the Interco recycling facility.
Governor JB Pritzker: Free Covid-19 Vaccinations and Testing, Oral Health Exams for Kids & Other Healthcare Services Available at State Fair
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to get up-to date with free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots while visiting the Illinois State Fair
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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Anthony Byrd will serve as a Trustee of the Illinois State University Board of Trustees
Governor JB Pritzker: Approaching $1 Billion in Capital Investments for 24/7 State Facilities Through Rebuild Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Capital Development Board (CDB) have announced nearly $1 billion in investments are planned or underway for state facilities throughout Illinois that provide round-the-clock care to some of the state's most vulnerable residents.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 30,762 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 30,762 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 59 deaths
Governor JB Pritzker: Media Advisory on IDPH Press Conference
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IDPH Director to join Champaign County Health Department officials for a monkeypox virus media briefing.
Governor JB Pritzker: Federal Court Orders Shakman Decree to Be Vacated, Citing Gov. Pritzker's ‘Extraordinary' and ‘Durable' Reforms
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The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the lower court to vacate the 1972 Shakman Consent Decree, citing Governor Pritzker's significant progress "instituting and supporting several remedial measures in recent years to minimize the risk of political patronage in employment practices."
Governor JB Pritzker: Kicks Off Back to School Tax Holiday August 5 - August 14
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Governor Pritzker joined lawmakers and stakeholders to encourage Illinois families to take advantage of the State's Back to School tax holiday, Aug. 5 through Aug. 14.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Medicaid Reimbursement Increases and Expanded Title X Funds for Reproductive Health Care Providers
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Governor Pritzker announced an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates for abortion services and a new expansion of Title X funding through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for family planning and reproductive health service providers across the state.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $17.5 Million in Funding to Renovate Rend Lake Resort in Southern Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker announced a long-awaited renovation of the popular Rend Lake Resort in Southern Illinois will get underway in 2023 with an investment of more than $17.5 million.
Governor JB Pritzker: Break Ground on Caseyville Expansion
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Governor JB Pritzker joined Tyson Foods, Inc., as well as state and local officials, to announce a new expansion of Tyson's Caseyville facility, which will expand the production of Hillshire Farm® and Jimmy Dean® products.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $21 Million in Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Cahokia Heights
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Governor JB Pritzker along with local officials, stakeholders, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $21 million in funding to the City of Cahokia Heights to support infrastructure projects in the area.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Four Appointments to Boards
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Matthew Hunt will continue to serve as President and a Trustee of the Teachers' Retirement System Board.
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Monkeypox Virus Public Health Emergency Declaration to Coordinate Statewide Response
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Governor Pritzker issued a proclamation declaring the monkeypox virus a public health emergency and declaring the state of Illinois a disaster area regarding the disease.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 35,371 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 35,371 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 48 deaths since July 22, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announce Next Steps in Combatting Opioid Epidemic
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Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the next steps in the historic national $26 billion opioid settlement agreement with the nation's three major pharmaceutical distributors
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Second Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issued 28 additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants selected in three lotteries for 185 licenses.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $15 Million in Additional Funding to Support Local Festivals and Tourism Across the State
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $15 million in funding to support tourism sector across Illinois, through the second round of the Tourism Attraction and Festivals Grant program offered by the State.
