Gov. Pritzker gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill

Gov. Pritzker gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill

The governor signed 266 laws on Friday, moving closer to finalizing his part in approving — or rejecting — over 430 laws sent to him by lawmakers this spring.

Over objections, Ill. Gov. JB Pritzker vetoes nonprofit investment bill, citing extremism concerns – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

The governor issued a veto late Friday on a three-page bill that would have allowed State Treasurer Michael Frerichs to create an investment pool for nonprofits and labor organizations. The treasurer would then be able to invest it in the same way he invests state treasury funds. In vetoing it, Pritzker said he had concerns extremist groups with nonprofit arms could also benefit from the pool.

Capitol News Illinois | Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill

J.B. Pritzker signed another 266 laws, moving closer to finalizing his part in approving — or rejecting — over 430 laws sent to him by lawmakers this spring.

Over objections, Gov. JB Pritzker vetoes nonprofit investment bill, citing extremism concerns

A recent veto from Gov. JB Pritzker puts him at odds with nonprofits, labor unions and some state Democrats who say he blocked what would have been an advantageous investment option at a time when the organizations are feeling tightening pressure from Washington. The governor issued a veto late Friday on a three-page bill that would have allowed fellow Democrat Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs to create an investment pool for nonprofits…

Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill

Pritzker signed hundreds of laws Friday

Governor gives boon to trial lawyers and vetoes treasurer-backed bill

The governor signed 266 laws on Friday, moving closer to finalizing his part in approving — or rejecting — over 430 laws sent to him by lawmakers this spring.