Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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Recent News About Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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Pritzker: I'll end Illinois' indoor mask mandate when I feel like it.
IIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says there isn't any particular COVID-19 data point that's driving his continuing demand that all the state's residents wear masks when indoors.
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Pritzker pro-jab billboards make false claim that ’99% of COVID patients’ are unvaccinated
Billboards across the state of Illinois, including on I-294 in Chicago's western suburbs, are running ads falsely stating that "99% of COVID patients" in Illinois are unvaccinated.
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IDPH refuses to release hospital-level data behind Pritzker's ICU bed COVID claims
Illinois' top public health agency says it won't release the data behind Gov. J.B. Pritzker's claims that hospitals in southern and east central Illinois have been "overwhelmed" with COVID cases.
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IDPH: Illinois hospital COVID patient counts four percent below average
Illinois hospitals are seeing a lower than average number of Covid-19 patients, both in standard and intensive care units (ICUs), according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Pritzker claims 'masks work,' but refuses to provide evidence
Pritzker claims "Masks work," but refuses to provide evidence
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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.