J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Appoints Health Policy Expert Dr. Sameer Vohra to Lead Illinois Department of Public Health
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Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Dr. Sameer Vohra, a distinguished pediatrician and healthcare policy expert, to lead the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) beginning August 1.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Ten Appointments to Boards and Commissions and Senior Executive Positions
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Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 27,543 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 27,543 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 48 deaths since July 1, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $30.3 Million in Grants for 87 Local Park Projects Throughout Illinois
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Gov. JB Pritzker announced $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects that will help communities acquire open space and develop and improve recreational facilities throughout Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Disaster Proclamation to Assist in Recovery Efforts Following Highland Park Mass Shooting
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Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Lake County to assist in recovery efforts following Monday's mass shooting in Highland Park.
Governor JB Pritzker: Joint Statement on Special Legislative Session to Protect Reproductive Rights
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As we build on Illinois' nation-leading abortion protections and access, it is essential to bring lawmakers and advocates into the room to continue to work together.
Governor JB Pritzker: Statement on Shooting in Highland Park
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I ask all Illinoisans to pray for the families who have been devastated by the evil unleashed this morning in Highland Park, for those who have lost loved ones and for those who have been injured.
Governor JB Pritzker: Addresses This Morning's Mass Shooting in Highland Park
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I want to begin by honoring the heroic actions of law enforcement who ran toward the gunshots they heard.
Governor JB Pritzker: Hails Tremendous Fiscal Progress as Illinois Enters FY23
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As the Comptroller reports Illinois' GRF payment cycle hit zero days for the first time in decades, Governor Pritzker provided the following statement at the end of the state's Fiscal Year 2022
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 28,216 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 28,216 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 74 deaths since June 24, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Statement from IDVA Director Terry Prince
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Governor JB Pritzker ordered flags across Illinois to fly at half-staff to honor one of our own. Corporal Nathan Carlson, a Marine hero and fellow Illinoisan, returned home after making the ultimate sacrifice of military service when he and four fellow Marines perished in an aircraft accident during a training exercise in the California desert.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Opening of Electric Vehicle Rebate Program for Illinois Residents
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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director John J. Kim announced the opening of Illinois' Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Statement from IDVA Director Terry Prince
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Governor JB Pritzker requested that all flags be flown at half-staff to honor an American hero, Hershel "Woody" Williams, the nation's last remaining World War II Medal of Honor recipient.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Family Relief Plan to Begin July 1
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Beginning tomorrow, the Illinois Family Relief Plan will go into effect, making good on the promise by Governor Pritzker and the General Assembly to provide relief on the grocery tax, gas tax, and property taxes.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $58.1 Million Planned Investment in Construction Projects at the Historic Illinois State Fairgrounds
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Excavators, bulldozers, and graters have converged on the Illinois State Fairgrounds as the Illinois Department of Agriculture kicks off a $58.1 million capital investment addressing years of deferred maintenance on the historic state fairgrounds.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs CROWN Act into Law Protecting Against Hair Discrimination
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Governor Pritzker signed the CROWN Act into law, codifying protections for Illinoisans discriminated against due to hairstyles historically associated with specific racial groups.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Bolstering Access to Healthy Food in Schools
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Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation to increase access to healthy food options in schools across the state, providing Illinois children with the well-rounded, nutritious meals necessary to maintaining a healthy learning environment.
Governor JB Pritzker: State Fire Marshal Matt Perez Announces Retirement
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Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez has announced plans to retire at the end of June, 2022. Perez has served over 7 years as Illinois State Fire Marshal and over 37 years in the public safety field.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Receives Nearly $200 Million in Federal Funding for Enhancements to the Veterans' Home at Quincy
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Illinois is the recipient of a final grant of $194,762,750 from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for enhancements to the Illinois Veterans' Home at Quincy.
Governor JB Pritzker: State and Local Economic Development Organizations to Attract Global Investment to Illinois at 2022 SelectUSA Summit
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The State of Illinois announced its delegation for the 2022 SelectUSA Investment Summit, led by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Intersect Illinois and nine economic development partners.
