Springfield, IL - State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) today released the following statement on the lack of progress on a state budget:

“With final two months of the spring legislative session in Springfield about to begin, there has been very little progress on drafting a budget. This is incredibly disappointing because Illinoisans needs a budget. We need a balanced budget right now.

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Hearing on Protecting Young Athletes from Sexual Abuse

March 28, 2017

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Good morning.

WASHINGTON — Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)  today re-introduced the Saving Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act to increase the criminal penalties for marketing candy-flavored drugs to appeal to children.  Law enforcement reports that drug dealers frequently combine drugs with chocolate or fruit flavors or package the drugs to look like candy or soda to attract youth.

(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to Iowa’s STEM Advisory Council.  The following individuals’ appointments were effective Monday, March 27, are unpaid and are not subject to Iowa Senate Confirmation:

            STEM Advisory Council:

            Barbara Crittenden, Creston

            Kelsey Tyrrell, Des Moines

            Scott Montgomery, Coralville

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