Join us and wear blue to support safe, healthy, happy childhoods.

Blueout Day unites our community during Child Abuse Prevention Month to keep all children safe from abuse and neglect.

Show us your Blue!  Organize a workplace BLUEOUT celebration. Allow your employees to "buy" a blue jeans day at work on April 7th by donating to the Child Abuse Council. Share photos on Facebook #BlueoutQC

Q: What is a sanctuary city?

Sen. Chuck Grassley, a senior member and former chairman of the Finance Committee and a member of the Agriculture Committee, made the following comment on President Trump’s announcement of two executive orders on trade.  One order directs an analysis of the causes of U.S. trade deficits by country with the goal of enforcing disallowed practices.  The second order directs the improved collection of antidumping and countervailing duties at the border.

CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments and reappointments to the Illinois State Board of Elections, and an appointment to the Illinois Racing Board.

Name: Kate O'Brien

Position: Board Member - State Board of Elections

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Kate O'Brien to the Illinois State Board of Elections. O'Brien's experience as an attorney will be invaluable to the board.

Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Dianne Feinstein this week reintroduced their Protecting Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act of 2017.   Following is a compilation of recent news stories about drugs in candy or drugs concealed in candy wrappers.  This phenomenon is an ongoing concern for law enforcement and parents.

Reaffirms commitment to innovation and technology

SKOKIE – Governor Rauner today toured the Illinois Science and Technology Park and discussed changes to increase job growth and the importance of innovation and technology in Illinois economy.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office hours. Jared Mullendore, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Mullendore will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Dave, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Fusion GPS & Russian ex-pat allegedly failed to register as foreign agents while working to dismantle Magnitsky Act

-Makes Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum own agency-

--Consolidates Human Rights Commission with the Department of Human Rights—

 

WHAT:    “Above and Beyond…Soaring in Your Administrative Role”

                  Presented by Dave “The Shef” Sheffield

WHEN:   Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

WHERE:  Quad City Botanical Center

                2525 4th Avenue

                  Rock Island, IL

COST:     $25 MRA Members / $35 Nonmembers

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