26 Dec 2017

Governor announces effort to assist residents facing housing crisis

By Elizabeth Tomev

Pending closure of federal housing project in Cairo spurs action

CAIRO (Dec. 16, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced an upcoming job and resource fair intended to assist those who are being displaced from a federal housing project in Cairo.

26 Dec 2017

Governor Takes Clemency Action - December 22, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Dec. 22, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today granted 10 and denied 78 clemency petitions. 

This is the twenty-second set of petitions the governor has reviewed since taking office. Each person granted clemency has recently undergone a criminal background check through the Illinois State Police’s Law Enforcement Agencies Data System.

26 Dec 2017

Illinois rolls back LLC fees

By Elizabeth Tomev

Governor signs SB 867, slashing filing costs for small businesses

CHICAGO (Dec. 20, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation that substantially reduces startup, annual filing and other fees for limited liability companies (LLCs), the organizational structure preferred by many of Illinois’ 1.2 million small businesses.

21 Dec 2017

State opts in to FirstNet advanced communications network

By Elizabeth Tomev

Illinois partnership helps first responders do lifesaving work

WHEELING (Dec. 18, 2017) — A new partnership between Illinois and FirstNet will ensure that the lifesaving advantages of enhanced wireless broadband technology are available to public safety personnel statewide, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced today.

21 Dec 2017

Governor takes bill action on Dec 15, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Dec. 15, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: SB 0061

An Act Concerning Civil Law

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2018

 

Bill No.: SB 0868

An Act Concerning Civil Law

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2018

 

Bill No.: SB 1103

An Act Concerning State Government

21 Dec 2017

Pepsi MidAmerica – a company ‘Born, Built, Grown’ in Illinois – unveils Bicentennial Pepsi can

By Elizabeth Tomev

Gov. Rauner pops the first Illinois Bicentennial Pepsi can

MARION (Dec. 15, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today joined Pepsi MidAmerica COO John Rains to unveil the limited edition Illinois Bicentennial Pepsi can and pop open the first edition to come off the production line.

19 Dec 2017

Statement from Gov. Rauner regarding the Quincy Veterans' Home

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Dec. 13, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner issued the following statement regarding the Quincy Veterans' Home:

“My administration is deeply concerned about the veterans at the Quincy Veterans' Home. We are committed to ensuring the residents get the care and treatment they deserve in a safe living environment.

19 Dec 2017

Governor’s Medicaid fraud prevention initiatives save the State more than $450 million

By Elizabeth Tomev

Data-driven, cross-agency approach yields win-win for patients, taxpayer

CHICAGO (Dec. 13, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Health Care Fraud Elimination Task Force reported that the State has saved, prevented or recovered approximately $450 million in fraudulent or wasteful Medicaid spending in fiscal years 2016 and 2017. 

14 Dec 2017

Children’s Cabinet to use real-time data to drive policy

By Elizabeth Tomev

Gov. Rauner: Enhanced technology improves taxpayer outcomes

SPRINGFIELD (Dec. 7, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth turned on a new data dashboard today that policymakers and the public can use to make better-informed decisions about the health, safety, education and work readiness of Illinoisans younger than 25.

14 Dec 2017

Gov. Rauner: Administration won’t relent in pro-business reforms pursuit

By Elizabeth Tomev

Rauner tours Eli Bridge Co., Rack Builders in central Illinois

JACKSONVILLE (Dec. 8, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner toured the manufacturing plants of two successful central Illinois businesses this morning as he continued to advocate for the reforms he believes necessary to advance the state’s economic climate and competitive stance.

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