J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois EPA Announces More than $500,000 in Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Awards
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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director John Kim announced grant awards totaling $515,500 in funding to assist unsewered communities lacking wastewater collection and treatment systems.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Re-enforcing Value of Illinois High School Diploma
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Governor JB Pritzker signed SB3792 into law, amending the code of multiple acts and agencies to replace references to high school equivalency certificates to State of Illinois High School Diplomas.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 27,094 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 27,094 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 82 deaths since June 17, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Remarks Following the Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
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We knew this day was coming.
Governor JB Pritzker: Lt. Governor Stratton's Statement on the Supreme Court's Overturning of Roe V. Wade
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I am angry but unafraid. Every day, I will continue fighting for a woman's right to bodily autonomy. I am disappointed but determined.
Governor JB Pritzker: to Call Special Session for Reproductive Health Rights, with Support from Speaker Welch and President Harmon
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In Illinois, we trust women. Despite the action of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the right to safe, accessible reproductive health care is in full force in Illinois - and will remain so.
Governor JB Pritzker: ICJIA Awards $45 Million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program Grants
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Funds will support local organizations operating on smaller budgets in communities heavily affected by violence, criminal justice system overuse, and economic deprivation
Governor JB Pritzker: Expands State License Plate Options to Include Chicago Sky, Red Stars and Fire
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Governor JB Pritzker signed HB4434 into law, expanding the options of professional sports team license plates Illinoisans can choose from at the Secretary of State.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Student Assistance Commission Approves Plan to Improve Equity and Affordability for Students Through Additional Map Funding
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As part of the Pritzker administration's hallmark commitment to make college more affordable for students in Illinois, Governor Pritzker and the General Assembly added $122 million in funding for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 23
Governor JB Pritzker: $550,000 Appropriation Provides FFA Dues for Ag Education Students
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The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced that Future Farmers of America (FFA) dues for every student taking agriculture education classes across the state will be covered starting this fall.
Governor JB Pritzker: Major Projects Highlight Year Four of Rebuild Illinois
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Entering Year Four of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that multiple projects in the Bloomington-Normal area are planned or underway, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan capital program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $111 Million in Back to Business Grants Distributed to Support Small Businesses
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that more than $111 million in relief funds have been distributed to businesses
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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Andrew Purvin will serve as a Member of the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board.
Governor JB Pritzker: Provides Nearly $75 million for Affordable Housing Development
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board announced conditional awards using $75 million in federal funds to provide vital gap financing and complete underwriting for affordable housing developments that may have otherwise not been built due to financial challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Josh Shapiro for Governor: Endorses by Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association for Governor
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The Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association – representing over 7,000 career professional Fire Fighters, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics across Pennsylvania – endorsed Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Shatters Record for Film Revenues with $630 Million in Economic Impact in 2021
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Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that projected film production revenue in 2021 hit a record high of $630 million shattering pre-pandemic levels in 2019 by $70 million.
Governor JB Pritzker: Designates the Official Snake of the State of Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker designated the eastern milksnake as the official snake of the State of Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Community organizations, IDHS and CPS unite to provide summer jobs and support to young people in Chicago
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Illinois Department of Human Services Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention Chris Patterson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief of Safety and Security Jadine Chou joined community organizations, students, youth, and families to promote extensive summer program opportunities being offered to Chicago's youth aimed at increasing safety and engagement.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Bills Expanding Protection for Survivors of Sexual Assault
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Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills aimed at making medical and legal care for victims of sexual assault broader and more accessible.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Modernize Infrastructure Improvement Process
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law legislation allowing for the implementation of design-build project delivery, an efficient, alternative method for completing the state's infrastructure improvements.
