Governor’s opioid task force delivers programs to attack overdose surge

 

CHICAGO (Dec. 5, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced the launch of a statewide helpline to provide immediate assistance for those impacted by addiction to opioids and other substances. 

Kim Reynolds Endorses GOP Tax Scam Despite Damage It Would Do to Working Iowans  

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement Thursday after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2018.

"This announcement shows that EPA Administrator Pruitt is listening to our concerns and taking them into consideration. But it also shows that we have more work to do.

Film runs Dec. 8 – Jan. 2, 2018

Nov. 30, 2017 (Davenport, Iowa) – The family-friendly classic Polar Express 3D is back on the GIANT screen at the Putnam Museum & Science Center Dec. 8 to Jan. 2.

Event Caps a Humorous Social Media Campaign to Shop for the NAMI Cause DAVENPORT, Iowa (November 29, 2017) – The artists of Bucktown Center for the Arts will host a Wine Walk Friday December 15, 2017, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 225 East Second Street, Davenport. Guests may purchase a hand-painted wine glass for $20, which entitles them to a tasting of unique wines and light snacks.

Event Caps a Humorous Social Media Campaign to Shop for the NAMI Cause DAVENPORT, Iowa (November 29, 2017) – The artists of Bucktown Center for the Arts will host a Wine Walk Friday December 15, 2017, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 225 East Second Street, Davenport. Guests may purchase a hand-painted wine glass for $20, which entitles them to a tasting of unique wines and light snacks.

Students across Illinois showcase “Something to Learn About Illinois History”

CHICAGO (Nov. 30, 2017) — The start of the Illinois Bicentennial is only four days away and each day leading up to the kick off, the office of the Governor will share a winning entry in the Something to Learn About Illinois History video contest.

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds completed her 99 county tour for 2017 on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Carver’s Ridge in Corning in Adams County.

Gov. Reynolds restarted her 99 county tour after being sworn in as governor on May 24. She held 303 public events in 189 days.

As outlined in her swearing-in address, Gov. Reynolds stressed her four priorities for Building a Better Iowa in stops across the state, some highlights of which include:

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today introduced legislation to secure resources to directly combat the devastating opioid epidemic that has swept the nation. The Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act invests $45 billion into the prevention, detection, surveillance and treatment of opioid abuse. This legislation builds on the bipartisan efforts that were included in the 21st Century Cures Act to provide states with additional resources and a long-term investment in this fight.

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released the following statement regarding the verdict in the murder trial of Kate Steinle.

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