Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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Recent News About Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Launches Fair Tax Calculator Showing Relief for 97 Percent of Taxpayers
After unveiling his fair tax proposal that gives relief to 97 percent of taxpayers, Gov. Pritzker launched a Fair Tax Calculator today to let Illinoisans see how the fair tax will affect their families.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Signs Legislation to Strengthen Critical Access Hospitals
During a visit to Ferrell Hospital in Saline County, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1469 to strengthen critical access hospitals in rural communities.
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Pritzker's proposed tax on MCOs would hurt Illinois, Conservative tax expert says
Health care premiums and costs will go up if Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's idea to slap a tax on Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) sees the light of day, a tax expert with a Chicago-based Conservative think tank said during a recent interview.
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Illinois need look no further than neighbors to see examples of fiscal responsibility
Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t have to go far to get an up-close look at what he insists he wants for Illinois.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Signs Historic Minimum Wage Legislation Giving 1.4 Million Illinoisans a Raise
After Nearly a Decade Without a Raise, Illinois Becomes First State in Midwest to Phase in $15 Minimum Wage
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Announces New Appointment to IDVA Leadership
Governor JB Pritzker announced a new appointment to lead the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, nominating Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia to head the agency.
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GOP denies Pritzker's claim of bipartisan support for minimum wage hike
The Illinois Republican Party is calling out Gov. J.B. Pritzker on his claim that he compromised with GOP lawmakers to raise the state's minimum wage, a claim the GOP said this week is not true.
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Pritzker applauds state Senate's passage of minimum wage bill
Gov. J.B. Pritzker applauded the state Senate's passage of a bill that if made into law would raise Illinois's minimum wage to $15 per hour in time.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage
If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.
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Pritzker commits Illinois to joining U.S. Climate Alliance
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an order committing Illinois to be the 18th state joining the U.S. Climate Alliance on Jan. 23 at Erin's Pavilion in Springfield, pledging the state will abide by the Paris Agreement.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Treasurer Frerichs Lead $100 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown
Gov. Encourages Illinois Banks and Credit Unions to Support Furloughed Federal Workers; IL Dept. of Commerce to Offer Winter Heating Assistance to Impacted Federal Workers
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Wheatland trustee: AG Madigan failed to go after Blagojevich
Former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan deferred to her father, powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party by not going after Gov. Rod Blagojevich a decade ago, a Wheatland Township Board trustee said during a recent interview.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Strengthens Working Families with Actions for Higher Wages and Protections on First Full Day in Office
Standing with Working Families, Gov. Pritzker Takes Critical First Steps, Including Women’s Pay Equity, Prosecuting Wage Theft, Using Project Labor Agreements, Requiring Prevailing Wage and Promoting Diversity in State Contracts and Moving Employees to Appropriate Steps
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: To Make Government More Transparent with 'Back to Basics' First Executive Order
EO 2019-01 to Ensure Compliance with State Statutes, Transparency Laws and Data Publishing Requirements