18 Sep 2017

EDGE tax credit overhaul gets Gov. Rauner’s signature

By Elizabeth Tomev

Bipartisan legislation an important tool for job growth in Illinois

CHICAGO (Sept. 18, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation (HB162) that overhauls the EDGE Tax Credit Program and provides much-needed transparency and taxpayer protections.

18 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner takes bill action Sept. 15, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

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

Bill No.: HB 0173

An Act Concerning Public Aid

Action: Signed

Effective: June 1, 2018

Bill No.: HB 0311

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: HB 0688

An Act Concerning Public Employee Benefits

Action: Vetoed

15 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner announces recipients of 2018 Order of Lincoln award

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced the 2018 recipients of the Order of Lincoln, which is the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service.

05 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner signs historic education funding reform bill

By Elizabeth Tomev

Compromise legislation includes equitable funding for districts, more school choice for families

CHICAGO (Aug. 31, 2017) – Flanked by school children and legislative leaders, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed historic school funding legislation that puts children first and makes lasting changes that will help generations of children to come.

05 Sep 2017

Governor Takes Clemency Action - August 31, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Sep. 1, 2017) –Governor Bruce Rauner today granted seven and denied 87 clemency petitions. 

This is the nineteenth 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.

01 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner names new General Counsel

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Aug. 30, 2017) – Lise T. Spacapan has been appointed General Counsel to the Governor to serve as Gov. Bruce Rauner’s top legal adviser. She had been serving the state as General Counsel for the Department of Children and Family Services. Her time at DCFS included a stint as Interim Director last June.

01 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner to students: ‘You can do anything’

By Elizabeth Tomev

Governor touts education transformation during tour of Illinois schools

In a tour of Illinois schools today, Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke to students about their future while highlighting how historic education funding reform in Illinois ensures equitable funding for public schools, better school choice for families and property tax relief for taxpayers.

31 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner statement on Senate vote

By Elizabeth Tomev

“Today, members of the Illinois Senate voted in favor of legislation that will bring historic education reform to Illinois children and their families. First, I would like to thank Senate President John Cullerton and Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady and other members for working together to close the gap on school funding and making sure every child across the state will have access to the best education.

30 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner's statement after House vote

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 28, 2017) – Gov. Rauner issued the following statement after the House vote:​

"Today, members of the Illinois House of Representatives voted to bring historic education reform to Illinois children and their families. I want to thank Speaker Madigan, Leader Durkin and their staff members for finding common ground that will reverse the inequities of our current school funding system.

30 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill aimed at increasing voter participation

By Elizabeth Tomev

SB 1933 establishes automatic voter registration program

CHICAGO (Aug. 28, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed SB 1933, which amends the Election Code to require that the Secretary of State and Board of Elections establish an automatic voter registration program.

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