14 Aug 2017

Neighborhood Roundtable, this Saturday

By Tiffany Thorndike

You are invited to attend our next Neighborhood Roundtable, this Saturday, August 19th at 9:15am at the Main Library. Rich Oswald, Director of the City’s Neighborhood Services Division, and Sgt. Andrew Harris with the NETS unit of the Police Department will be our guest speakers and cover topics such as what to do about vacant/abandoned buildings in your neighborhood, problem rental units and neighborhood safety information. We hope to see you there!

14 Aug 2017

Go Design Workshops set for Monday, Tuesday

By Jennifer Nahra

The community is invited to participate in shaping the future of the City’s pedestrian, bicycle and shared-use trail environment at one, or both, of our Davenport Go Design Studio work sessions.

The Design Studio Work Sessions will be held:

Monday, August 14th (5:30pm - 7:00pm), Credit Island Park Lodge, 2200 W. River Drive

Tuesday, August 15 (5:30pm - 7:00pm), Duck Creek Park Lodge, 3300 E. Locust Street

14 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 11, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 11, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 1772

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1791

An Act Concerning Courts

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1800

An Act Concerning Transportation

14 Aug 2017

Governor announces appointments, Aug 11, 2017

By Laurel Patrick
CHICAGO (Aug. 11, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
 
Name: Steve Kim
Position: Commissioner - Human Rights Commission
 
11 Aug 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg unveil new license plate designs for public vote

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Mark Lowe unveiled three potential designs for Iowa’s new license plate Thursday morning at the Iowa State Fair.

“The designs represent elements of what makes us Iowans,” Gov. Reynolds said. “We are patriotic. We are forward thinking. We take pride in our state’s natural beauty. And we embrace contributions from both the rural and urban areas of our state.”

10 Aug 2017

Former state legislator named Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 7, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has named former state Rep. Darlene Senger as Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs. Senger will work to coordinate agency legislative liaisons and advise on legislative affairs that are in the best interests of Illinois residents.

Illinois legislators are looking forward to working with Senger again, focusing on legislative reforms to make the state a better place to live.

08 Aug 2017

Quad City Federation of Labor Endorses for School Board Races in Davenport and Bettendorf School Districts

By Dino Leone

Davenport, Iowa – The Quad City Federation of Labor, AFLCIO, has announced endorsements for the upcoming School Board Elections on September 12, 2017:

Davenport School Board:

Allison Beck- (AFT 1836)

Elliott Grier- (ISEA HH)

Rodney Blackwell- (CWA 7110)

Bettendorf School Board:

Richard Lynch

We encourage union members and all voters to get out to vote for all these excellent candidates.

07 Aug 2017

Governor announces appointments, Aug 4, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 4, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments to the Department of Labor, Central Management Services, the Workforce Investment Board and the Gaming Board.

Name: Christopher Wieneke  

Position: Assistant Director- Illinois Department of Labor

07 Aug 2017

Governor Rauner Takes Bill Action Aug 4, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

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

Bill No.: SB 55

An Act Concerning Government

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2018

 

Bill No.: SB 322

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Note: Signing statement below

 

Bill No.: SB 567

07 Aug 2017

Gov. Reynolds thanks Alliant Energy for plugging into Iowa

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds thanked Alliant Energy Thursday after the company announced its plans for another major wind investment.

“Iowa is a renewable energy powerhouse because of companies like Alliant Energy plugging into our state.

“Today’s announcement, coupled with the company’s expansion proposal last year, represents a $1.8 billion investment in Iowa. I am thrilled Alliant wants to recharge our economy and help power growth.

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