24 Aug 2017

Illinois Budgeting for Results Commission to host pair of public hearings

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 23, 2017) – The Illinois Budgeting for Results (BFR) Commission will be holding public hearings in Chicago on Aug. 30 and Springfield on Sept. 6 for the public to learn about Illinois’ performance-based budgeting efforts and talk with BFR Commissioners.

23 Aug 2017

Statement from Gov. Rauner.

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 22, 2017) – "Earlier today an email went out from my office that did not accurately reflect my views. I can understand why some people found the cartoon offensive. And I believe we should do more as a society and a nation to bring us together, rather than divide us.

"There are many passionate people engaged in public policy debates, and different people react differently.

23 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 22, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 22, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 155

An Act Concerning Revenue

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 164

An Act Concerning Public Employee Benefits

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 373

An Act Concerning Local Government

21 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 18, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 18, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 123

An Act Concerning Government

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 136

An Act Concerning State Government

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1895

18 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill, extending tax credit program to preserve historic buildings and revitalize economies in five communities

By Laurel Patrick

Program has resulted in economic growth, revitalization for Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin, Peoria, Rockford

AURORA (Aug. 18, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 1783, bipartisan legislation that extends the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit program. The tax credit program has helped preserve historic buildings and grow local economies in the five communities where the credit is applicable: Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin, Peoria and Rockford.

16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs series of agriculture bills during State Fair’s Ag Day

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 15, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed a series of agriculture bills, including House Bill 470, which designates corn as the official state grain of Illinois and is supported by the Illinois Farm Bureau.

Primary bill sponsor state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) said HB 470 is inspired by the Pittsfield High School agriculture development class, which did extensive research on the impact corn has on the state.

16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner names teacher, students 'Illinoisans of the Day' for creating prosthetic arm for injured farmer

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 15, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner, along with Illinois Director of Agriculture Raymond Poe, named teacher Vic Worthington and his students at Rochelle Middle School “Illinoisans of the Day” for helping an injured farmer. The announcement was made during a proclamation ceremony on Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair.

16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill allowing EMS personnel to take injured police dogs to veterinary clinics

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 15, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 2661, which allows Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals to transport police dogs injured in the line of duty to a veterinary clinic, provided no people require medical attention or transport at that time.

16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs two consolidation bills, stresses more action is needed

By Laurel Patrick

Two bills will help reduce the number of local units of government, but more resident empowerment needed

OAK BROOK (Aug. 14, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 607, two bills that enable local officials to consolidate units of local government.

16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner calls for legislative leaders to come together on education funding reform

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 14, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner released the following statement regarding education funding reform negotiations:

“Today, we are calling on the four legislative leaders to meet as quickly as possible on school funding reform.

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