14 Dec 2017

Children’s Cabinet to use real-time data to drive policy

By Elizabeth Tomev

Gov. Rauner: Enhanced technology improves taxpayer outcomes

SPRINGFIELD (Dec. 7, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth turned on a new data dashboard today that policymakers and the public can use to make better-informed decisions about the health, safety, education and work readiness of Illinoisans younger than 25.

14 Dec 2017

Gov. Rauner: Administration won’t relent in pro-business reforms pursuit

By Elizabeth Tomev

Rauner tours Eli Bridge Co., Rack Builders in central Illinois

JACKSONVILLE (Dec. 8, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner toured the manufacturing plants of two successful central Illinois businesses this morning as he continued to advocate for the reforms he believes necessary to advance the state’s economic climate and competitive stance.

14 Dec 2017

Grassley Statement at Executive Business Meeting on U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Nominee

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Executive Business Meeting

December 14, 2017

VIDEO

Good morning. Today, we’re considering several nominees and one bill.

14 Dec 2017

Sing Christmas classics, enjoy a 3D holiday movie & shop local all at the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Surround yourself in the sounds of the season!
 
Capture the joy and spirit of the holiday season with The Three Tenors Christmas pre-recording of their live show at the Konzerthaus in Vienna. Don't miss this ONE-TIME-ONLY screening on the Putnam GIANT Screen on Dec. 22 at 6 p.m.

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13 Dec 2017

New Animal Adventures just in time for the Holidays!

By J. Vanderbush
In this season of giving, why not give a gift that could help families and children learn and appreciate animals and nature? Click the titles to check out our new program offerings at the Niabi Zoo coming in the New Year!
 
13 Dec 2017

One year in, Future Energy Jobs Act on pace to add jobs, draw investment

By Elizabeth Tomev

Gov. Rauner signed landmark legislation in December 2016

CORDOVA (Dec. 12, 2017) — Addressing gatherings at nuclear power plants in Cordova and Clinton, Gov. Bruce Rauner today celebrated the jobs saved and gains made one year in to the state’s tenure with the Future Energy Jobs Act.

13 Dec 2017

Boulton’s Statement on Reynolds’ Budget Hearing

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA- State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, made the following statement after Governor Reynolds’ budget hearing.

13 Dec 2017

Upcoming QCESC Events with Volunteer Needs and Reminders:

By The Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC)
  • QCESC Monthly Meeting: NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, December 13th at 6:00 P.M. at Hamilton Tech College.  Everyone is welcome to attend!
    13 Dec 2017

    Bring in the Noon Year at the Family Museum

    By Elly Gerdts

    Bettendorf — The grownups get to have their New Year’s Eve fun at night, so the Family Museum offers kids a chance to celebrate the arrival of 2018 during the daylight hours with “Noon Year’s Eve”, a countdown to 12:00 noon! This event will be on Sunday, December 31, from 9:00 AM through 12:00 PM with a countdown at 12:00 noon. The Museum will close at 2:00 PM.

    13 Dec 2017

    Gov. Rauner enacts legislation to combat fraudulent opioid prescriptions

    By Elizabeth Tomev

    SB 772 will decrease prevalence of “doctor-shopping”

    EAST ST. LOUIS (Dec. 13, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed into law SB 772, legislation that will require prescribers with an Illinois Controlled Substance License to register with and use the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), a database that records patient prescription history.

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