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    Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday to prevent the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from sharing personal data with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills Tuesday to rein in “predatory practices” by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and expand consumer protections for health insurance.  

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    Gov. JB Pritzker with former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell after announcing Mitchell's departure from the administration in 2023. 

    Former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell will be Gov. JB Pritzker’s running mate as he seeks a third term, the campaign announced Tuesday. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed bills to expand dual credit partnerships between public schools and Illinois community colleges, assist students applying for student financial aid and directly admit qualified Illinois students into public universities.  

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    As the Trump administration looks to roll back Biden-era environmental protection policies, the state of Illinois is moving forward with next steps to reach its climate goals. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker announced he will seek a third term Thursday morning in Chicago, saying he’s running to protect Illinois from the “chaos and craziness” in Washington, D.C.  

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    Illinois lawmakers, transit activists, union members and environmentalists gathered outside Union Station Thursday to call on the legislature to return to Springfield to address the upcoming public transit budget gap. 

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    The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved grant programs and heard updates on legislation, including a new program to directly admit Illinois students to public universities, during their meeting Wednesday. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to officially launch his campaign for a third term Thursday. 

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    The beginning of July marks a new fiscal year in Illinois, with new taxes and some new laws going into effect. 

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