governor jb pritzker

Trump credited the enforcement of federal immigration law for what he called “record low” crime numbers across the U.S. #chicagocrime #pritzker #trump

Reading letters from loved ones on a tablet, they said, was not the same as being able to hold the real thing. #mail #prison #corrections

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II praised Jones’ experience and leadership, noting her deep institutional knowledge. #acting #agricultre #appointment

The proposed changes are intended to address gaps that lawmakers say have put communities, crime victims, and first responders at risk since the SAFE-T Act took effect. #letter #safe-t

“By ensuring equitable reimbursement for behavioral health services and tackling the underlying causes of poor network adequacy, Illinois is finally on track to meaningfully address barriers to accessing treatment.” #behavioralhealth #insurance

One measure approved that takes effect immediately is Senate Bill 1911, which decouples the state tax code from federal code. #bill #enacted #pritzker

Senate Bill 1950, which began as a bill about sanitary food preparation, passed as the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act in the early morning hours of Halloween. #disability #assistedsuicide

They argued that policies supported by the governor, particularly the SAFE-T Act, have weakened accountability in the justice system. #violent #lawmakers

“The SAFE-T Act is designed to give judges the ability to keep people in jail who they think are potentially dangerous for the community,” Pritzker said. #safe-t # fire

Del Mar criticized the governor’s criminal justice policies, claiming they have “weakened discipline” and “demoralized” correctional staff. #campaign #overdoses