Illinois Governor News
- Governor Quinn Creates Illinois Health Care Reform Implementation Council - Council will Help State Implement Federal Health Care Reforms
CHICAGO – July 30, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed an executive order to create the Illinois Health Care Reform Implementation Council. The council will help the state implement the health car - Governor Quinn Announces Nearly $22 Million to Improve Broadband Access in City of Chicago - Funding will Increase Tech Training, Support Public Computer Centers
CHICAGO – July 30, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the City of Chicago has been awarded $21.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to improve broadband access - Governor Quinn Announces Request of FEMA Teams for Flood Damage Assessments - Information Could be Used to Seek Federal Disaster Assistance
Chicago – July 30, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that state and federal assessment teams will be in northern Illinois next week to begin documenting damages to homes and businesses caused - Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Increase Wage Protections for Thousands of Illinois Workers - New Law Strengthens Penalties for Unpaid Wages; Helps Workers to Recover Wages More Quickly
CHICAGO – July 30, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law to increase protections for Illinois workers who are not paid the wages they have earned. The new law amends existing state l - Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Reduce Harmful Metal in Children’s Jewelry - Cadmium Exposure Endangers Public Health
CHICAGO – July 29, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will protect children from being exposed to jewelry containing high levels of cadmium, a harmful metal that can cause il