16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner statement on Charlottesville tragedy

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 14, 2017) - “The deadly violence in Charlottesville this weekend is abhorrent and absolutely an act of domestic terrorism. Racism, hatred and violence have no place in our society. The individuals responsible should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

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14 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill protecting children in early childhood programs from expulsion

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 14, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed House Bill 2663, bipartisan legislation which protects preschool-aged children enrolled in early childhood programs and schools that receive state funding from being expelled.

14 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner calls on lawmakers to increase funding for almost every school district by upholding amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 13, 2017) - On the heels of an analysis showing Gov. Bruce Rauner’s education funding reform plan sends more money to some of the state’s neediest school districts, lawmakers are expected return to Springfield today to take action on education funding reform.

14 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 11, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 11, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 1772

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1791

An Act Concerning Courts

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1800

An Act Concerning Transportation

14 Aug 2017

Governor announces appointments, Aug 11, 2017

By Laurel Patrick
CHICAGO (Aug. 11, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
 
Name: Steve Kim
Position: Commissioner - Human Rights Commission
 
11 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner applauds 4-H, Google partnership to help close education gap

By Laurel Patrick
$1.5 million grant supports new computer science programs
 
SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 11, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner applauded a 4-H and Google.org collaboration that will support new computer science education programs in Illinois and throughout the nation. Google executives announced the partnership and granted $1.5 million to 4-H today during a ceremony at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
 
11 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner opens Illinois State Fair

By Laurel Patrick

Ribbon cutting starts showcase of agricultural achievements by generations of Illinois families

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 10, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner opened the 2017 Illinois State Fair today with the official ribbon cutting ceremony at the state fairgrounds in Springfield.

11 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill to streamline procurement process

By Laurel Patrick

Bill reduces bureaucracy and allows state institutions, including universities, to operate more efficiently and effectively

URBANA (Aug. 9, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 8, a bipartisan bill that makes the state procurement process more efficient and transparent, thus saving money for Illinois taxpayers.

10 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill allowing offenders to receive birth certificates for free

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 9, 2017) – Continuing his push for criminal justice reform, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 1413, which allows men and women to receive their birth certificate for no fee upon their release from the Department of Corrections.  

10 Aug 2017

Former state legislator named Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 7, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has named former state Rep. Darlene Senger as Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs. Senger will work to coordinate agency legislative liaisons and advise on legislative affairs that are in the best interests of Illinois residents.

Illinois legislators are looking forward to working with Senger again, focusing on legislative reforms to make the state a better place to live.

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