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Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Executive Director Audra Hamernik today applauded Governor Bruce Rauner for signing Senate Bill 2921, legislation that preserves an incentive for private investment in affordable housing throughout Illinois by extending the Affordable Housing Tax Credit for an additional five years. “The... Read More.

Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Recidivism

Friday, December 16 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today, joined by Secretary of State Jesse White, Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago), Sen. Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles), Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago), and other elected officials at A Safe Haven in Chicago, signed Senate Bill 3368, legislation to ensure that... Read More.

Governor Discusses Department of Corrections Transformation and Criminal Justice Reforms

Thursday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined Illinois Department of Corrections Director John Baldwin to highlight efforts the administration has made to transform the Department of Corrections (DOC) along with other criminal justice reforms. The governor pointed out nearly 13,000 security, non-security and contract DOC staff have participated in a two-day Mental Illness 101... Read More.

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Governor Hosts Illinois’ Annual Chanukah Celebration

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today kicked off Illinois’ annual Chanukah Celebration at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. A Chanukah menorah will be on display at the Thompson Center from now until the New Year. “As families celebrate this year, they will light candles to... Read More.

Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Jobs, Ratepayers and Taxpayers

Wednesday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 2814, the Future Energy Jobs bill, at a ceremony at Riverdale High School in Port Byron. The bipartisan legislation ensures the Quad Cities and Clinton power facilities remain open for another 10 years, saving thousands of good-paying... Read More.

Governor Announces Appointments to Illinois Bicentennial Commission

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today, on the eve of the state’s 198th birthday, he has made appointments to the Illinois Bicentennial Commission. On September 20, Governor Rauner signed Executive Order 2016-11 to create the new Illinois Bicentennial Commission and the Governor's Office of the... Read More.

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Governor Rauner issues statement on the Future Energy Jobs Bill

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 2814, the Future Energy Jobs Bill: “For months our administration has been very clear that any energy legislation should follow the guiding principles of protecting jobs, ratepayers and taxpayers. After dozens of hours of good... Read More.

Governor Rauner Declares First Annual State Day of Service

Thursday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that April 22, 2017, will be the first annual State Day of Service in the state of Illinois. Throughout the past few years, many volunteer groups have expressed an interest in helping out at various state agencies. However, due to... Read More.

Governor Rauner Announces Military Holiday Card Drive with the USO of Illinois

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the 2016 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. The drive will again be done in partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) of Illinois. “It is important we remember our American heroes who continue to serve in harm’s way and... Read More.

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Governor Rauner Encourages Illinoisans to Receive Flu Shot

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner, Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. today received their annual flu shots and are urging others to get theirs as well. The flu season typically begins in October and runs through... Read More.

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Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit

Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Recidivism

Governor Discusses Department of Corrections Transformation and Criminal Justice Reforms

Governor Hosts Illinois’ Annual Chanukah Celebration

Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Jobs, Ratepayers and Taxpayers

Governor Announces Appointments to Illinois Bicentennial Commission

Governor Rauner issues statement on the Future Energy Jobs Bill

Governor Rauner Declares First Annual State Day of Service

Governor Rauner Announces Military Holiday Card Drive with the USO of Illinois

Governor Rauner Encourages Illinoisans to Receive Flu Shot

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