27 Jun 2017

Loebsack, Bustos Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Rock Island Arsenal and Bolster Quad-Cities Economy

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON (June 27, 2017) – Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced the bipartisan Army Arsenal Revitalization Act, which aims to increase the amount of business directed to Army arsenals, such as the Rock Island Arsenal. Joining Representatives Bustos and Loebsack as original cosponsors are Representatives Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Paul Tonko (NY-20), both of whom represent districts with manufacturing arsenals.

27 Jun 2017

Local Kitchen and Bath Showroom Nominated for Showroom of the Year

By Elizabeth Round

Lighting & Décor Magazine Showroom of the Year 2017

21 Jun 2017

2017 Special Session Address by Gov. Rauner

By Eleni Demertzis

Good evening,

Thank you for joining us here in the historic Old State Capitol in Springfield.

It was here in Representative Hall that Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech that would change the course of history, where he proclaimed: “a House divided against itself cannot stand.”

Our history reminds us of our state’s great capacity for change – and for our limitless potential when those elected by the people put the people’s interests ahead of all else.

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

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