Press Releases

Trump’s Budget Bill Strips Healthcare from 330,000 Illinoisans, Increases Costs for Working Families
Premiums on ACA Expected to Rise by 75% for Working Families
July 8, 2025

Trump’s Budget Bill Slashes Food Assistance for 360,000+ Low-Income Illinoisans
Thousands of Illinois families at risk of losing food assistance benefits including children, seniors
July 7, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Signs Healthcare Bills Lowering Prescription Drugs Costs and Expanding Healthcare Access
New Laws Rein in Predatory Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices, Expand the Healthcare Protection Act
July 1, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Signs College Access and Affordability Bills into Law
New laws help high school students apply for college, reduce application fees
June 30, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Presses Congress to Protect Food and Nutrition Program for Working Families
Congressional Republicans Consider Cutting SNAP Benefits for 427,000 Illinoisans
June 25, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Takes Action to Protect Veterans from Healthcare Discrimination
Governor directs state agencies to activate resources for veterans amid reports of Trump administration threatening veterans healthcare
June 20, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Signs Seventh Consecutive Balanced Budget
The FY26 budget builds on six years of progress while investing in economic development, education, and healthcare
June 16, 2025


ICYMI: Gov. Pritzker’s Interviews with WGN, Christian Science Monitor
Profiles highlight Governor’s family immigration story, and leading Illinois amid rising antisemitism and authoritarianism
June 13, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon at Jel Sert Company’s Expanded Manufacturing Facility
Jel Sert invested more than $10 million in Illinois, creating new jobs and retaining nearly 1,000
June 5, 2025