11 Apr 2018

Gov. Rauner signs bill to accelerate licensing for out-of-state teachers

By Rachel Bold

SPRINGFIELD (Apr. 6, 2018) — Governor Bruce Rauner today signed legislation that makes it easier for teachers with out-of-state credentials to get licensed in Illinois. SB 863 is effective immediately.

“Our state needs to have ready access to qualified teachers,” Rauner said. “This law will help our schools meet shortages and fill other academic needs.”

11 Apr 2018

Rauner calls on General Assembly to pass balanced budget, no new taxes

By Rachel Bold

CHICAGO (Apr. 9, 2018) – Governor Bruce Rauner today framed his legislative agenda for the upcoming session of the Illinois General Assembly around two key imperatives: a truly balanced, full-year FY19 budget. To start the process, Rauner asked House and Senate leaders to meet with him to agree on budget basics like certifying FY19 revenues and spending within the state’s means.

06 Apr 2018

Special Olympics Illinois kicks off 50th Anniversary celebration

By Rachel Bold

First Special Olympics was held July 20, 1968, at Soldier Field in Chicago

CARBONDALE (Apr. 6, 2018) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today joined athletes and volunteers for the Special Olympics Illinois 50th Anniversary Kickoff celebrations at the Touch of Nature Environmental Center in Carbondale.

05 Apr 2018

IDNR awards Biodiversity Field Trip Grants to schools

By Rachel Bold

Privately funded program to assist more than 9,800 students in learning about Illinois’ natural heritage

SPRINGFIELD (Apr. 5, 2018) — Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced $107,000 in Biodiversity Field Trip Grants that make it possible for 9,800 students from 35 counties to visit areas of the state where they can learn about nature and conservation this summer.

 

05 Apr 2018

Illinois State Police to begin providing prescription drug collection receptacles

By Rachel Bold

SPRINGFIELD (Apr. 5, 2018) - The Illinois State Police (ISP) is teaming up with the Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation to help decrease prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse.

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today that five ISP District headquarters across the state will house receptacles for people to drop off their unused and unwanted prescription medications.

15 Mar 2018

Gov. Rauner appoints new Executive Inspector General

By Rachel Bold

SPRINGFIELD (Mar. 14, 2018) —Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced he has appointed Susan Haling as Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor. Haling has more than six years of experience in the Office of the Inspector General (OEIG).

15 Mar 2018

Bicentennial launches new video commercial, statewide media

By Rachel Bold

CHICAGO (Mar. 14, 2018) — The Illinois Bicentennial Commission today released its first video commercial promoting the state’s 200th birthday. The :30 second spot is the center point of a statewide multimedia campaign named after the theme of the yearlong celebration: BORN, BUILT & GROWN in Illinois.

14 Mar 2018

Rauner vetoes onerous gun store regulation

By Rachel Bold

Asks legislative leaders to join in broader effort to address crime prevention, school safety and mental health

13 Mar 2018

PolicyPOV blog on Governor’s FY19 budget highlights surplus, tax cuts

By Rachel Bold

CHICAGO (March 8, 2018) – The Governor’s Office today published the first of a series of blogs on the FY19 state budget. It argues that by enacting a budget with structural reforms, the state would have a surplus this year that it could use to start paying down its backlog of unpaid bills. The reforms would also ignite the Illinois economy, create more jobs and increase personal income. If legislators passed true pension reform, taxes could be reduced $1.0 billion this year.

01 Mar 2018

Governor takes bill action on Feb 28, 2018

By Rachel Bold

SPRINGFIELD (Feb. 28, 2018) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill: 

Bill No.: HB 768

An Act Concerning Education

Action: Vetoed

Note: Veto message below.

 

February 28, 2018

To the Honorable Members of

The Illinois House of Representatives,

100th General Assembly:

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