Articles filed under J.B. Pritzker
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Pritzker seeks more info on AP African American studies courseFeb 02, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week asked the College Board for more information about its reasoning for changing the final framework of a new Advanced Placement ...
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Pritzker helps open CLC's new $48 million student center in WaukeganJan 30, 2023 12:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other public officials gathered Monday in Waukegan for the ceremonial opening of the new student center on College of Lake County's Lakeshore Camp...
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Measure to ease path for name changes sent to governorJan 29, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A bill sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would lift restrictions on Illinois residents who can't change their names because of past crimes. Supporters say the leg...
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Pritzker warns College Board against AP Black studies changes after DeSantis blocked courseJan 25, 2023 12:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker is going to battle with the national College Board over what he calls "political grandstanding" by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Chicago Democrat is ...
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Pritzker plays role of Illinois' 'best chief marketing officer'Jan 19, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. J.B. Pritzker took the global stage this week at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The governor and high-ranking membe...
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Pritzker signs abortion rights expansionJan 13, 2023 12:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday expanding access to abortion and other reproductive health care services. House Bill 4664, passed Tuesday during the Gen...
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Bill guaranteeing workers five days of paid leave will head to governorJan 12, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A bill that would guarantee a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave per year for all Illinois workers passed both chambers of the General Assembly on Tuesday, ...
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Pritzker signs state's new ban on high-powered weapons: The final detailsJan 10, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation banning the purchase, sale and manufacture of some semi-automatic weapons, .50 caliber rifles and ammuniti...
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Free college, universal preschool: Pritzker vows 'ambitious' second-term agenda during inaugurationJan 09, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday offered up bold promises in his second inaugural address, vowing free college tuition for working-class families and more affo...
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Free tuition and expanded preschool a 'heavy lift'? Suburban lawmakers react to Pritzker inauguralJan 09, 2023 12:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritkzer gave a shout-out to the suburbs Monday while delivering an inaugural address that called for expanding preschool access and free college tuition for w...