10 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill to protect Illinois from cyberthreats

By Laurel Patrick

Law requires cybersecurity training for state employees to strengthen the state’s defense against cyberattacks

10 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill to expand organ donor registry

By Laurel Patrick

16- and 17-year-olds will be able to join the First Person Consent Organ and Tissue donor registry

07 Aug 2017

Governor announces appointments, Aug 4, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 4, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments to the Department of Labor, Central Management Services, the Workforce Investment Board and the Gaming Board.

Name: Christopher Wieneke  

Position: Assistant Director- Illinois Department of Labor

07 Aug 2017

Springfield native named Director of Federal Affairs

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 4, 2017) – Springfield native Sam Pfister has been named Director of Federal Affairs in Washington D.C. As director, Pfister will be working closely with Congress and the Executive Branch to ensure Illinois’ interests are being represented. He also will work with other governors’ offices to achieve shared goals.

Congressman John Shimkus (R-IL15), among other representatives, said Pfister will be a great addition to the governor’s team.

07 Aug 2017

Governor Rauner Takes Bill Action Aug 4, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: SB 55

An Act Concerning Government

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2018

 

Bill No.: SB 322

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Note: Signing statement below

 

Bill No.: SB 567

07 Aug 2017

Illinois State Fair to host Bicentennial Craft Beer Competition August 11-13

By Laurel Patrick

More than 15 craft brewers from across Illinois will compete for the right to create and brew the Official Bicentennial Beer

04 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner acts to increase fairness and speed in administrative hearing process

By Laurel Patrick

Signs Executive Order 2017-04 to expand efforts at reducing the legal burdens on Illinois citizens and businesses 

SPRINGFIELD (August 2, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Executive Order 2017-04 to improve and streamline Illinois state government. This action reaffirms the administration’s commitment to transforming administrative law in Illinois. The goal of enhancing justice was the driving force behind the Administrative Hearings Executive Order.

02 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner issues amendatory veto to ensure school funding bill is fair, equitable for all students

By Laurel Patrick
SPRINGFIELD (August 1, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1, the school funding bill. The matter now heads to the Illinois General Assembly, where the governor has respectfully requested that lawmakers uphold his changes. If these changes are upheld, Illinois will achieve historic education funding reform.
 
31 Jul 2017

Gov. Rauner extends tax-filing, payment deadlines for residents, businesses impacted by recent flooding

By Laurel Patrick

Eight counties added to declared disaster list

SPRINGFIELD (July 28, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced the state will waive penalties and interest for taxpayers in an additional eight counties who cannot file or pay on time as a result of the July 2017 floods. The waiver applies to affected taxpayers for payments or returns due between July 11, 2017, and Dec. 31, 2017.

28 Jul 2017

Statement from Gov. Rauner on education funding reform

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (July 28, 2017) – "Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton continue to delay putting the education funding legislation on my desk. Until then, I am unable to change the legislation so that it's fair and equitable for all schoolchildren in Illinois and the taxpayers who foot the bill. "Our schools cannot wait. "If the Democrat majority won't send me the bill, I'm hopeful they're willing to negotiate with their colleagues to achieve the same result by July 31.

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