Everyone should take a moment to read Juliana Stratton's impactful op-ed.

Juliana is right: No family should be forced to grieve a preventable death as they celebrate the birth of a new life. This is why we need to pass the Birth Equity Initiative. chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/20…

A reminder that I proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month in Illinois. My budget proposes an additional $50 million to address and tackle the root causes of housing insecurity.

Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.

Stephen Colbert’s comedy roots are in Chicago. Looking forward to welcoming The Late Show during the Democratic National Convention this August!

Since I signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act into law in IL:

🟢Solar projects have grown to nearly 80k.
🟢Solar jobs are growing by 58%.
🟢We’re on track to reach 50% renewable energy by 2050.
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We’re turning our vision for a clean energy future into reality. Thanks to a recent $25 million grant, my administration will double the number of publicly available charging ports for electric vehicles — a big step towards a greener future. #EarthDay
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As Governor, I’m proud of the accomplishments we’ve made to move towards a greener planet. We’ve created green jobs and expanded clean energy — Illinois is leading the way to a sustainable environment.

The future is in our hands. 🌎

May this Passover bring you peace and an abundance of blessings.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful celebration filled with joy. Chag Sameach!

The kids are alright in Michigan. They know Gretchen Whitmer and Joe Biden will never stop fighting like hell for working families.

To be blunt: we’re proud to have sparked a new industry when we legalized adult-use cannabis.

Thanks to the Abortion Provider Capacity Building Grant Program enacted by my administration, IL is set to deliver quality health care to Illinoisans and those who come to our state to seek care by funding proper training and mentorship to providers.
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In my effort to put money back into hardworking Illinoisans' pockets, I’m pushing to eliminate the grocery tax in our state.

We’re working towards a fairer economy for ALL Illinoisans.
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During Black Maternal Health Week, I proudly reaffirm my commitment to ending health care disparities in Illinois.

My budget calls for $23 million to advance birth equity because there’s no reproductive freedom without equity across the board.

Every single Illinoisan deserves access to the basic necessities of life — no matter their zip code.

That’s why I’m proud to announce a $20 million initiative to help millions of Illinoisans currently living in food deserts across the state.
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I’m proud to have announced our strategic plan for quantum in Illinois. This initiative is expected to create 30,000 jobs and generate an economic impact of $60 billion. thequantuminsider.com/2024/04/02/chi…

I will fight tooth and nail to ensure that access to IVF is protected in our state.

Here in Illinois, we believe in a woman’s right to make decisions about her body, health and future. chicagotribune.com/2024/03/24/ill…

From launching a $1M diaper distribution program to increasing the budget for the Illinois Reproductive Health Facilities Grant program, my budget proposal for maternal health would expand birth equity and reproductive health justice throughout Illinois.
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One year ago today, Chicago was selected to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. We can’t wait to host Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Democrats from all across the nation in just 130 days!

Sign up to get involved with this historic event today: chicago2024.com/volunteer/

April 11 is recognized by the United Nations as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights. As the Governor of Illinois and founder of Think Big America, I will always fight to make sure every woman has access to maternal health care and FULL reproductive rights.