Labor unions promise not to strike during next year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago
‘Labor peace agreement’ reached between unions, DNC earlier than in years past
Tag: JB Pritzker
London bridges? Pritzker to lead United Kingdom trade mission with state business and education leaders
Gov. J.B. Pritzker was planning to jet off to the United Kingdom Tuesday night for the first leg of a trade mission that includes meetings in London to strengthen economic cooperation between Illinois and Great Britain. Pritzker plans to first attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed from Thursday though Sunday, in West Sussex, where he’ll
Gov. Pritzker stopped in Champaign to promote his budget, especially its spending for early childhood programs
Governor J-B Pritzker and other state officials visited Champaign’s International Prep Academy Wednesday, part of the governor’s tour of the state to promote education spending in the new state budget.
Illinois moves toward gender inclusivity as others move away
Illinois lawmakers passed a trio of bills that would update existing laws to be more gender inclusive and add protections for LGBTQ marriages. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said he will sign them.
Pritzker touts funding during visit to Lincoln Land Community College
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at a stop in Springfield Wednesday that his budget proposal, with more money for higher education, will provide the largest increase in community college funding in two decades. “Illinois’ community colleges serve as an accelerator for local economies and individual students alike,” he said. “Illinois is poised to make history:
Pritzker touts $70 million plan for addressing teacher shortage
Grant program targets vacancies in 170 school districts accounting for 80% of vacancies.
Illinois governor lays out a roadmap for a ‘transformed’ youth mental health care system
CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday released a blueprint for transforming what the state acknowledges is a confusing patchwork system for families who need greater access to mental health care for their children at a moment of overwhelming need both in Illinois and across the country. The current fragmented system, compounded by a workforce
Pritzker hits the road to sell his budget plan
Preschool, child care investments top list of proposed spending increases.
Pritzker pledges more money for education and child care in his budget address
SPRINGFIELD — Building on a “remarkable” fiscal rebound, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a $49.6 billion state budget Wednesday, prioritizing increased spending on everything from early childhood initiatives to education to reproductive health care. In the first big swing of his second term, Pritzker also underscored his work the past four years in stabilizing Illinois’
Pritzker calls for universal preschool in Illinois by 2027
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling for making preschool available to every 3- and 4-year-old in the state within four years, starting with a $440 million investment to bring 5,000 additional children into the program this fall.
WATCH: Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2023 State of The State And Budget Address
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker plans to give his 2023 State of the State and FY24 Budget Address on Wednesday, February 15th at 12 p.m. before a joint session of state representatives and state senators at the State Capitol. During the address, Pritzker will promote his program Smart Start Illinois, which aims to offer all children
Los defensores de los derechos de armas están demandando por la prohibición de armas de Illinois. Esto es lo que debe saber.
Este artículo ha sido traducido por Nathalie Murillo. Read this story in English here SPRINGFIELD – En días recientes, ha habido una gran cantidad de acción legal dirigida a una nueva prohibición de armas de asalto firmada por el gobernador de Illinois, JB Pritzker, el 10 de enero. La ley prohíbe la fabricación, posesión y
Gun rights advocates are suing over Illinois’ weapons ban. Here’s what to know.
SPRINGFIELD — In recent days, there has been a flurry of legal action aimed at a new assault weapons ban signed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Jan. 10. The law prohibits the manufacture, possession and sale of dozens of types of semiautomatic firearms and high-capacity ammunition cartridges. It also requires current owners of such
At World Economic Forum, Pritzker plays role of Illinois’ ‘best chief marketing officer’
Governor touts accomplishments from energy and infrastructure to assault weapons ban.
Pritzker signs reproductive rights expansion
Bill expands access to abortion, gender-affirming treatments