governor jb pritzker

Historically, the legislature has sent bills to the governor in batches, allowing his staff ample time to review the proposals. #bills #illinois

Higher fees hurt Illinois residents who are already facing some of the highest property taxes in the nation, according to Hill. #gastax #grocerytax

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the $20 million Illinois Grocery Initiative to provide taxpayer funding to reinvent and reinvigorate small, independent grocery stores in rural communities and poor urban neighborhoods. #grocerystore #illinois

“Our collective goals are to make sure we have enough great teachers in every classroom.” #illinois #teachers

Pritzker said he would not be endorsing a candidate in the runoff – at least not yet. #pritzker

“This is an unprecedented interagency effort that will provide more and better treatment and save lives.” #mentalhealth

Pritzker, however, said the state is in a vastly improved financial condition than when he first entered office because Democrats who control the budgeting process have used surpluses in recent years to pay the state’s debts and pension obligations. #budget #illinois

Community Health Centers Commend Governor Pritzker for Prioritizing Behavioral Health and the Healthcare Workforce in Joint State of the State and FY2024 Budget Address

"...the Illinois House Progressive Caucus stands firmly behind his plans to invest in our core priorities and the ongoing fight against injustice and discrimination." #budget

The laws passed the General Assembly in their recently concluded lame duck legislative session in January... #jbpritzker