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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Passage of Fair Tax Legislation
Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after the House passed fair tax legislation making the wealthy pay their fair share while 97 percent of taxpayers pay the same or less.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Appoints 24-Year Criminal Justice Expert to Lead Department of Corrections
After conducting a national search to continue building a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment:
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Ideas Illinois Chairman Baise believes Pritzker probe should flush any chance of a new tax hike
In the wake of reports that Gov. J.B. Pritzker and at least two members of his family are under federal review for steps they took to assure themselves a property tax break, Ideas Illinois chairman Greg Baise said he does not see how the Democratic governor can continue his efforts to implement a tax hike.
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ILGOP Chairman Schneider thinks 'tax-hiking hypocrite' Pritzker should look in the fiscal mirror
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider finds it difficult to seriously consider Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax-hike proposal, given the source of the plan's own history of personal finance.
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Ideas Illinois chairman says Pritzker's tax proposal sticks 'taxpayers with a massive jobs tax'
Ideas Illinois Chairman Greg Baise is critical of the graduated income tax proposal being pursued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and House Speaker Mike Madigan.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker and Lawmakers Take Next Step to Make Illinois' Tax System More Fair
Lawmakers File Legislation to Change Constitution’s Language to Create a Fair Tax System
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month, Underscores Commitment to Improve DCFS
At an event to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month, Gov. JB Pritzker underscored his commitment to improve the Department of Children and Family Services.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Unveils Fair Tax Plan with 97 Percent of Taxpayers Getting Tax Relief
Gov. Pritzker unveiled his fair tax plan that ensures 97 percent of taxpayers get tax relief and the wealthy pay their fair share.
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Ideas Illinois asks Madigan, Pritzker, Cullerton to live stream proposed secret tax meetings
SPRINGFIELD-- Government watchdog group Ideas Illinois is demanding greater transparency from Democratic leaders on the issues of taxes.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Black History Month
Governor JB Pritzker hosted a Black History Month Celebration this morning, honoring the work that organizations and leaders are doing in communities across the state.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Appoints IDHS, IDNR, IDFPR Leadership
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following personnel appointments
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Applauds House Passage of $15 Minimum Wage
Following the House passage of SB 1 which raises the minimum wage to $15 an hour, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Applauds Senate Passage of $15 Minimum Wage
Following the Senate passage of SB 1 which raises the minimum wage to $15 an hour, Gov. Pritzker joined legislators to celebrate this vital step in lifting up Illinois working families.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Takes Executive Action to Strengthen State's Commitment to Ending HIV Epidemic
Surrounded by health care providers and HIV prevention advocates at the Winnebago County Health Department, Governor JB Pritzker took executive action strengthening the state's commitment to ending the HIV epidemic that has affected nearly 40,000 Illinois residents.
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Lethal property taxes propelling residents out of Illinois
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, at least 1.5 million residents have fled Illinois since the start of the new millennium, and Wirepoints website places the bulk of the blame squarely on the state’s “lethal combination of rising property taxes and stagnant incomes.”
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Wirepoints: Rauner's exit no cause for celebration now that Pritzker is in
Illinois residents may soon come to realize a change of scenery in the Governor’s Mansion may not be enough to give the state a different look.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Rauner requests SBA disaster assistance for tornado recovery
Residents, businesses in affected counties may be eligible for low-interest loans
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Governor's health care fraud prevention initiatives save the State more than $218 million
Data-driven, cross-agency approach yields win-win for patients, taxpayers
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Governor waives penalties, interest for taxpayers affected by tornadoes, severe weather
Waiver to help victims of this month’s storms in Christian County