Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
Recent News About Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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Illinois GOP chair Tracy: Pritzker silent when 'teachers unions forced children to stay home'
Don Tracy, chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, recently criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker in a statement after Pritzker's release of a COVID-themed video declaring his re-election bid for a second term.
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Pritzker on Asian-American history act: 'We're genuinely moving this state forward'
Amidst the rise of Asian hate crimes throughout the pandemic, the state of Illinois has passed a measure that will require Asian-American history to be included in the school curriculum. Gov. J.B. Pritzker approved the bill.
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Pritzker signs Athlete Endorsement Rights Act
Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed a bill allowing student-athletes to be paid for use of their name, image, and likeness.
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$225M investment of covidSHIELD testing for Illinois middle and high school students
The Illinois Department of Public Health recently announced a $225 million investment to give easier access to covidSHIELD testing to secondary students in the state at little to no expense.
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More funding for state schools possible, up to '$350 million' under governor's plan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker favors increasing schools' evidence-based funding for next year’s fiscal year, set to begin July 1.
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Sociology professor Dobbin: Diversity training is 'the most expensive and least effective'
Gov. Pritzker signed a bill into law this week that he says will improve health care equity for low-income, minority and underserved patients across Illinois.
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Wirepoint's Dabrowski: 'Will Pritzker with his policy just hang himself?'
Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski can see how Gov. J.B. Pritzker could be his own worst enemy come Election Day 2022.
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Priztker: Mask order 'will stay in place for some time'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke with ABC Chicago and said that despite the wider availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, the mandate to wear masks in public will still be upheld.
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Survey shows unfavorable rating for Pritzker
The number of Illinoisans with an unfavorable view of Gov. J.B. Pritzker edges out those with a favorable view, according to a recent survey conducted by 1892 Polling.
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Hotel and lodging group: Illinois’ lack of clarity on reopening will have long-term consequences
Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association President Michael Jacobson fears Gov. J.B. Pritzker's actions may be causing irreparable harm to the state economy.
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Pritzker signs bill that will 'change the face of education'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law the Education and Workforce Equity Act that has been regarded as transformative by its supporters.
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Pritzker: We consider everything and give our honor in different ways
With 1,182 new COVID-19 cases on Monday including 5 deaths reported by the Department of Health, Amy Jacobson of Morning Answer asked about the governor’s plan and metrics in raising the flag.
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Pritzker signs Education and Workforce Equity Act
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has enacted the Education and Workforce Equity Act, HB 2170, which he signed Monday.
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Columnist: Pritzker’s political career is hanging by a thread
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is getting closer to becoming a one-term official according to a columnist who says he needs to make some serious changes if he wishes to stay in office.
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House GOP: "Even members of his own party won't give him the power he wants"
The governor’s political storms, some emanating from his own party, are so obvious that even the Illinois House Republicans know which way the wind blows.
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Illinois residents clamoring for Pritzker to reopen state soon
Illinois residents are starting to get impatient and they are asking Gov. J.B. Pritzker what his plans are for reopening the state soon. And they are putting the emphasis on “soon.”
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Pritzker declares another order without legislative viewpoints
Illinois undergoes another emergency order for the next 30 days effective the day it was declared by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Despite strong opposition, Pritzker eliminated cash bail, signed HB 3653
Before House Bill 3653 was signed into law, many law enforcement agencies and Republicans raised their concerns and expressed their opposition.
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Illinois residents ask when Phase 5 of reopening plan will happen
Now that there is a steady decline in the number of infections and hospitalizations in Illinois, many residents are asking when will the state move to Phase 5 of the reopening plan.
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Illinois trailing other states in vaccination efforts
Illinois is trailing other states when it comes to members of the population who have received two COVID-19 vaccination shots.