16 Jun 2018

Gov. Rauner announces release of funding for Department of Agriculture programs

By Rachel Bold

Gov. Rauner announces release of funding for Department of Agriculture programs

Funding will foster future of Illinois agriculture

 

22 May 2018

Gov. Rauner proposes tough new penalties for public corruption

By Rachel Bold

SPRINGFIELD (May 11, 2018) — On the heels of the failure of the General Assembly to advance two major initiatives to help end the culture of corruption in Illinois, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) today proposed giving Illinois the toughest public corruption penalties in the country to hold public officials accountable.

22 May 2018

Gov. Rauner proposes death penalty for mass murderers and killers of law enforcement officers Public safety package extends 72-hour wait to all guns, bans bump stocks

By Rachel Bold

CHICAGO – (May 14, 2018) Gov. Bruce Rauner today asked the Illinois General Assembly to reinstate the death penalty for mass murderers and those who kill law enforcement officers.

The proposal is part of a precedent-setting public safety initiative that the Governor unveiled in an amendatory veto (AV) of House Bill 1468 which also urges legislators to:

22 May 2018

Governor moves to increase African-American business participation in state procurement - Executive Order 18-07 aims to end disparities in state contract awards

By Rachel Bold

CHICAGO (May 17, 2018)— Gov. Bruce Rauner today moved to increase the participation of minority-owned businesses in the state procurement process. By Executive Order 18-07, he established the Illinois African American Fair Contracting Commission and made it possible for contracts to be cancelled if African-American participation goals are not being met.

20 May 2018

Gov. Rauner announces Opportunity Zones US Treasury certifies 327 Economic Opportunity Zones in Illinois

By Rachel Bold

Gov. Rauner announces Opportunity Zones

US Treasury certifies 327 Economic Opportunity Zones in Illinois

09 May 2018

Gov. Rauner announces sweeping $2 billion behavioral health initiative

By Rachel Bold

CMS approves 1115 waiver for 10 pilot projects, related innovations

CHICAGO (May 7, 2018) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced that Illinois has received federal approval to launch a sweeping $2 billion behavioral health initiative designed to deliver better outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders.

02 May 2018

Combined Veterans’ Task Force submits final report to Governor and General Assembly

By Rachel Bold

Task Force recommends building state-of-the art facility at Quincy Veterans Home

SPRINGFIELD (May 1, 2018) – The Combined Veterans’ Capital Needs Task Force, created by Governor Bruce Rauner to analyze infrastructure needs and develop key strategies on how to improve the health and safety of residents at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy (IVHQ), has submitted a final report to the Governor and General Assembly.

30 Apr 2018

Governor takes bill action - Friday, April 27, 2018

By Rachel Bold

SPRINGFIELD (Apr. 27, 2018) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 1273

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Vetoed

Note: Veto Message Below

Bill No.: SB 193

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Vetoed

Note: Veto Message Below

 

Veto Message for HB 1273

April 27, 2018

11 Apr 2018

Legislative Public Safety Working Group meets on gun violence, school safety measures

By Rachel Bold

SPRINGFIELD (April 6, 2018) – The newly-formed bipartisan bicameral Legislative Public Safety Working Group met late yesterday to begin discussions on a wide range of issues that impact the safety and security of Illinois citizens.

11 Apr 2018

National Work Zone Awareness Week Launches in Illinois

By Rachel Bold

IDOT hosts kickoff event to construction season at Jane Byrne Interchange

CHICAGO (Apr. 10, 2018) — Governor Bruce Rauner joined state and federal transportation officials today to kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week in Illinois. He’s urging drivers to slow down and give workers adequate space as construction season ramps up.

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