20 Jun 2017

Governor Delivers Live Address

By Eleni Demertzis

On eve of special session, speech to highlight need for unity on compromise balanced budget plan 

 

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Rauner will deliver a live address to the people of Illinois tomorrow night from the Old State Capitol in Springfield. The address will focus on unity and passing a balanced budget to put Illinois on a path to a brighter future.

20 Jun 2017

State numbers on Health Care Tax Cut for Millionaires

By Lance Coles
CAP is out with a new report that shows how big of a tax cut millionaires in our state will receive vs. how many people will lose health care.
https://www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/healthcare/news/2017/06/16/167852/cutting-insurance-working-families-give-tax-cuts-millionaires/
19 Jun 2017

USDA Announces $20 Million for Jobs for Young People, Veterans

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 19, 2017 -- USDA and partners committed $20 million in 21st Century Conservation Service Corps partnership agreements to provide 4,000 work opportunities for youth, young adults and veterans up to 35 years old, a move that will help the U.S. Forest Service accomplish mission-critical infrastructure and landscape restoration projects on the ground. The U.S. Forest Service is one of seventeen USDA Agencies.

16 Jun 2017

Iowa Workforce Development leader attends Registered Apprenticeship roundtable at White House

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Iowa Workforce Development

16 Jun 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Jun 16, 2017

By Eleni Demertzis

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill:

Bill No.: HB 3044

An Act Concerning Employment

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

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16 Jun 2017

Grassley Statement on Dow-DuPont Merger

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley today made the following statement regarding the Justice Department’s announced decision requiring certain divestitures in the proposed merger between Dow Chemical and DuPont.

16 Jun 2017

Dial Retirement Communities Set to Break Ground on Senior Living Facility

By Kristen Anderson

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Wednesday, June 21st at 10:30 a.m.

Entrance to event at: 941 6th Street, Moline – Parking: on the Northeast side of Stephen’s Park

15 Jun 2017

Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan

By Eleni Demertzis

Compromise Plan Includes Property Tax Relief, Job Creation, Term Limits and Spending Caps

SPRINGFIED – One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from Wednesday, June 21st through the June 30th fiscal year deadline.

15 Jun 2017

Dollar General to Host Management Hiring Events

By Crystal Ghassemi

Dollar General to Host Management Hiring Events

WHAT:                

Dollar General plans to host hiring events throughout Iowa in the next week, specifically aimed at recruiting potential store management candidates.

13 Jun 2017

Growing mortgage provider adds Iowa market

By Robb Leer

Marketplace Home Mortgage enters its next state with ambitious expansion plans.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 13, 2017) – A leading provider in home mortgage services is tapping a 15-year veteran of the Dubuque area market, as part of its expansion into the state of Iowa, the company announced today.

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