Articles filed under J.B. Pritzker
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Where did billionaire Gov. Pritzker send campaign cash before Election Day?Feb 25, 2023 12:00 am - Having already contributed $145 million to his reelection campaign, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker - the wealthiest sitting politician in America - shared his considerable ...
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Donations in governor's race get a closer look by state boardFeb 24, 2023 12:00 am - Illinois State Board of Elections commissioners Wednesday authorized a deeper dive into allegations of election code violations by Republican Darren Bailey's gubernatori...
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Pritzker launches children's behavioral health initiativeFeb 24, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Citing what he called a nationwide crisis in children's mental health, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul and expand the avail...
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New law allows gender change on birth certificate without doctor's affirmationFeb 21, 2023 12:00 am - Governor signs legislation sponsored by Glenview Democrats
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Illinois poised to mandate paid leave for nearly all workersFeb 19, 2023 12:00 am - When Joan Van is sick, she doesn't get paid. The East St. Louis-area restaurant server and single mother of three said she works doubles to make up the money when she or...
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Pritzker-DeSantis rivalry comes to the suburbs, as Florida governor slated to visit Elmhurst MondayFeb 19, 2023 12:00 am - A visit by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to address Illinois law enforcement Monday originally was billed as an exclusive event at an undisclosed location in Elmhurst. Now t...
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Navy Pier executive picked to lead Illinois tollwayFeb 17, 2023 12:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday appointed a Navy Pier executive and former Chicago Public Schools administrator as the Illinois tollway's new board chairman. Arnie Rivera, ...
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Pritzker hits the road to sell 'Smart Start' programFeb 16, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - One day after delivering his budget address, Gov. J.B. Pritzker took to the road Thursday to rally support for his proposed "Smart Start" program to expand...
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Finances of Pritzker's budget: Where money comes from and would go, with concerns about deficitsFeb 16, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a state budget Wednesday that anticipates continued strong revenue receipts even as federal COVID-19 stimulus funds dry up, all...
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More details of Pritzker's $49.6 billion spending plan on education, homelessnessFeb 16, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday laid out a $49.6 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that calls for significant new spending for early child...