Tuesday Jan. 9 marked one year since Gov. Pritzker was sworn in for a second term

     One year ago, Gov. JB Pritzker was sworn in for a second term. After four years and a record that saw Pritzker secure reelection with the highest percentage any Democratic gubernatorial candidate has received in more than 60 years.

“One year ago, Gov. JB Pritzker was sworn in for his second term after voters overwhelmingly sent him back to Springfield to build on his record of delivering for Illinois,” said Christina Amestoy, spokesperson for JB for Governor.“Gov. Pritzker’s first year of his second term has been defined by victories for Illinois families’ rights, wallets, and future. Building on historic progress made in his first term, the Pritzker administration has invested in education from early childhood to college, doubled down on protecting reproductive rights, funded infrastructure projects across the state, and made healthcare more affordable.”

Since being sworn into office for his second term on January 9th, 2023, Pritzker has delivered:

• Passed a fifth balanced budget, leading to nine total credit upgrades since taking office.
• Secured Illinois’ largest EV battery production and one of the most important manufacturing investments through Gotion’s new factory that will create 2,600 jobs and invest $2 billion.
• Delivered historic investments in early childhood education and childcare. 
• Brought the total increase in K-12 annual base funding during the Pritzker administration to $1.443 billion with an additional $350 million investment.
• Invested $2.53 billion in higher education — the largest investment in 20 years.
• Signed reproductive rights protections into law that protect healthcare providers from legal action, expand guaranteed insurance coverage, and increase access to care.
• Authorized a State-Based Health Insurance Marketplace to protect consumers from unfair rate hikes and ensure access to affordable healthcare.
• Signed the assault weapons ban, making Illinois the ninth state in the nation to institute such a ban.
• Signed the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act into law to hold accountable predatory gun manufacturers who knowingly caused harm through unsafe marketing practices.
• Announced a multi-year program of nearly $41 billion over six years – the largest in Illinois’ history – to fix and repair infrastructure.