Articles filed under J.B. Pritzker
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'We're Americans first': Bailey talks taxes, abortion and winning in a blue state
Jun 30, 2022 7:31 PM - He's well-known to the Republican base, and in Tuesday's primary state Sen. Darren Bailey was catapulted into the national spotlight after GOP voters chose him as the nominee for governor. Here's a closer look at where the self-described downstate farmer and conservative, who will take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker in November, stands on the issues. -
Some temporary tax relief is coming your way. Here are the details
Jun 30, 2022 2:04 PM - Illinoisans will receive some modest tax relief starting Friday when the state's new fiscal year begins. Republicans criticized the package as an election-year gimmick, noting that rebate checks would show up in mailboxes or bank accounts before Election Day, while motor fuel tax suspension would disappear soon after Election Day. -
Was it Trump? How Darren Bailey won the GOP primary -- and the suburbs -- to face Pritzker
Jun 29, 2022 7:41 PM - Was it Trump's nod? Door knocking, including in the suburbs? Billionaire dollars? How Darren Bailey won Illinois' Republican primary for governor and what's next, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn't pull punches. -
Illinois Primary: Nominations for governor, congressional seats at stake Tuesday
Jun 27, 2022 5:30 AM - Six GOP candidates brawling over the governor nomination lead the longest primary campaign in Illinois history. -
Darren Bailey gets long-sought Trump endorsement in GOP race for governor
Jun 26, 2022 2:43 PM - Calling Darren Bailey "the man to take on and defeat one of the worst governors in America," former President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed the downstate farmer in the GOP gubernatorial primary race -- a boost in the waning days of what has become a heated and expensive contest. -
Abortion ruling expected to whip up Illinois' GOP base, help conservative governor hopefuls
Jun 26, 2022 12:25 PM - How will Roe v. Wade's overthrow impact the primary election in Illinois? Experts think it will fire up the Republican base helping conservative candidates running for governor. But it also means high Democratic turnout with reproductive rights on the line. -
'We've planned for this terrible day': Pritzker calls for special session on abortion rights
Jun 24, 2022 7:11 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling for a special session to tighten abortion rights after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade Friday. -
Pritzker signs bills protecting sexual assault victims
Jun 16, 2022 3:38 PM - One new law allows victims to press charges even if they were voluntarily intoxicated at the time of the attack. The other expands where survivors can access treatment and for how long, as well as requiring Federally Qualified Health Centers to provide medical forensic services by trained professionals. -
Is Pritzker considering a presidential bid? Governor is speaking in New Hampshire
Jun 14, 2022 9:24 AM - Sources close to the governor confirm he will be in New Hampshire this Saturday to speak at the annual convention of that state's Democratic party in Manchester.
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State child care subsidy to expand starting July 1
Jun 13, 2022 4:49 PM - Starting July 1, providers enrolled in the state's Child Care Assistance Program, which subsidizes child care for low-income families, will see an 8% increase in their reimbursement rates. Those increases will make the subsidies available to 20,000 more children.
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