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Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, February 21.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, February 21, 2025

Roundtable and pharmacy visit highlight need to regulate pharmacy benefit managers 

Gov. Pritzker Focuses on Lowering Prescription Drug Costs 

CHICAGO—On the heels of his 2025 State of the State budget address, Governor Pritzker focused on one of his top legislative priorities this year: lowering prescriptions drug costs. After introducing the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (PDAA) in his address, the Governor hosted a roundtable in Springfield with legislators and independent pharmacists to discuss the impact pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have had on their businesses. In Chicago, the Governor visited Chicago Pride Pharmacy to highlight the struggles faced by independent pharmacies and the importance of reform.

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Thursday, February 20.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, February 20, 2025

Prioritizing fiscal responsibility, the FY26 budget invests in core programs that deliver for Illinois’ working families 

Gov. Pritzker Proposes Seventh Balanced Budget

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor Pritzker unveiled his seventh balanced budget proposal he budget centered around strong fiscal responsibility, affordability for working families, and setting Illinois up for the future. The budget preserves progress Illinois made over the last six years, focusing on the long-term fiscal health of the state while maintaining investments in core priorities such as education, health and human services, and economic development.

What: Governor Pritzker to deliver 2025 State of the State and FY26 Budget Address.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Monday, February 17.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, February 17, 2025

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, February 16.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, February 16, 2025

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, February 15.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, February 15, 2025

Active and looming tariffs causing instability in Illinois agriculture production and prices

Gov. Pritzker Meets with Illinois Agriculture Leaders Concerned About Trump’s Tax on Working Families

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker spoke with leaders from agriculture commodity groups in the State including: the Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Pork Producers Association, and the Illinois Soybean Association to discuss the current and potential impacts of Trump’s Tax on Working Families on Illinois farmers and the state’s agricultural industry.

Bonnie Blair, Sandra Cisneros, Jeanne Gang, Janice K. Jackson, Carol Marin, and Julieanna L. Richardson will receive the award on May 3

Gov. Pritzker Announces the 2025 Order of Lincoln Recipients

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker today announced the 2025 recipients of the Order of Lincoln, the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service. This year’s Lincon Laureates will be honored at the upcoming 61st Annual Convocation at 5:30 p.m. on May 3, 2025, at the Krannert Center for the Arts located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Established in 1964, the Order of Lincoln recognizes individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the betterment of humanity in or on behalf of the State of Illinois. The six recipients join more than 350 distinguished Illinois residents who have joined the Order of Lincoln over the last five decades.

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, February 14.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, February 14, 2025

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Thursday, February 13.

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