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Fifth round of funding totals $13 million as part of Driving a Cleaner Illinois Program, replacing older diesel-powered school buses to improve air quality 

Gov. Pritzker Announces Funding for 46 New All-Electric School Buses  

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) to announced seven grant awards totaling more than $13 million for 46 new all-electric school buses. The funding will allow school districts and student transportation companies to retire older diesel-powered buses and provide e the necessary charging infrastructure for the new electric buses, helping improve air quality to students and the surrounding communities.

Since Gov. Pritzker took office, Illinois has jumped 17 spots from #30

Illinois Climbs to #13 in CNBC’s Top States for Business, Marking Historic High

CHICAGO – CNBC today released its 2025 Top States for Business rankings, with Illinois earning the 13th best state for business—its highest position ever and a significant rise from 30th place in 2019. The climb highlights Gov. Pritzker’s leadership to grow the Illinois economy and make it the best state to do business, get an education, and raise a family.

REV Illinois incentive package supports company’s relocation from Boston to begin manufacturing; Company to invest $46 million in new Illinois operations 

Governor Pritzker Announces Pure Lithium Corporation to Relocate Company Operations to Illinois  

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and next-generation battery technology company Pure Lithium Corporation, today announced the company will relocate its entire operation from Boston to Chicago to support the company’s drive toward commercial production. Pure Lithium’s $46 million investment, bolstered by the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) program, will enable the company to manufacture the first commercially viable lithium metal battery in Illinois, with plans to target the drone and defense, consumer electronics, grid-scale energy storage systems and electric vehicle markets, while supporting the state’s clean energy economy.

Bill defunds education by diminishing student loan options, reducing affordability 

Trump’s Spending Bill Makes Devastating Cuts Across K-12, Higher Education

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker laid out the ongoing impact of Trump and Congressional Republicans’ budget bill, which defunds crucial support for working families in favor of tax cuts for Trump’s wealthy friends – including substantial programming cuts that eliminate education opportunities in America. The bill targets program funding, hurts working families with school-age children, and holds back student loan borrowers of all ages.

Premiums on ACA Expected to Rise by 75% for Working Families

Trump’s Budget Bill Strips Healthcare from 330,000 Illinoisans, Increases Costs for Working Families 

CHICAGO — Following the signing of Trump and Congressional Republicans’ budget bill, Illinois is raising awareness about the devastating impact on working families’ access to healthcare. With the stroke of a pen, Trump has signed into law the largest cut to Medicaid in American history that will strip coverage from an estimated 330,000 Illinoisans, burden working families with increased premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket healthcare costs, and threaten hospitals and nursing homes across the state, especially in rural areas.

Thousands of Illinois families at risk of losing food assistance benefits including children, seniors 

Trump’s Budget Bill Slashes Food Assistance for 360,000+ Low-Income Illinoisans

CHICAGO- Following the signing of Trump and Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Illinois is raising awareness about the devastating impacts on our working families. This includes draconian cuts and alterations to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which threatens food benefits for an estimated 360,000 Illinoisans, jeopardizes jobs, grocery stores, and harms local economies.

CHICAGO- Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement as Donald Trump signed the Republican budget reconciliation bill into law:

Gov. Pritzker’s Statement on Trump Signing the Republican Budget Bill

CHICAGO- Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement as Donald Trump signed the Republican budget reconciliation bill...

New Laws Rein in Predatory Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices, Expand the Healthcare Protection Act 

 Gov. Pritzker Signs Healthcare Bills Lowering Prescription Drugs Costs and Expanding Healthcare Access   

PEORIA — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Attorney General Kwame Raoul, healthcare advocates, independent pharmacists, and legislators to sign into law the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (HB 1697) and the Healthcare Protection Expansion Act (HB 3019), which will lower prescription drug costs and expand healthcare access, respectively. These reforms deliver on Gov. Pritzker’s healthcare initiatives outlined earlier this year and build on his commitment to improving affordability and access in Illinois’ healthcare system.

New laws help high school students apply for college, reduce application fees

Gov. Pritzker Signs College Access and Affordability Bills into Law

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), community college presidents, and legislators to sign bills into law that will support Illinois high school students pursuing higher education. Governor Pritzker signed four bills into law that help improve college access and affordability: HB 2967, HB 3096, HB 3097, and HB 3522. During his February State of the State Address, Governor Pritzker emphasized that support for college admissions would be a priority initiative during this year’s session.

BELLEVILLE- Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling today in Trump v. CASA:

Gov. Pritzker Statement on Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling

Congressional Republicans Consider Cutting SNAP Benefits for 427,000 Illinoisans 

Gov. Pritzker Presses Congress to Protect Food and Nutrition Program for Working Families

CHICAGO — Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker joined 23 governors from across the country to send a letter urging Congressional leaders to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a critical safety net that an estimated 427,000 Illinoisans are at risk to lose.

Governor directs state agencies to activate resources for veterans amid reports of Trump administration threatening veterans healthcare 

Gov. Pritzker Takes Action to Protect Veterans from Healthcare Discrimination

CHICAGO- In the wake of reports that the Trump administration is proposing rules that would allow VA providers to deny military veterans healthcare based on their marital status and political affiliation, Governor JB Pritzker has directed key state agencies to take every available action to protect veterans’ access to care.

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