CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today issued the below statement regarding legislation he proposed that would allow voters to fill the elected position of Illinois Comptroller. A special election will give voters the opportunity to choose their Comptroller in the next statewide election on Nov. 8, 2016. The primary election is scheduled for March 15, 2016. Governor Quinn issued the following statement:

"I thank Speaker Madigan for his partnership and support of this important legislation that will allow voters to exercise their democratic right to elect their Comptroller.

"We must ensure that power always lies with the people in choosing who their statewide elected officials should be.

"I look forward to working with Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton to pass this measure tomorrow in the Illinois House and Senate."

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Pledges to continue fight to grow the economy, expand the middle class and make education available to everyone

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after he was sworn in at the beginning of the 114th Congress. Loebsack, who began serving in 2007, is beginning his fifth term serving the people of Iowa's Second Congressional District.

"As the new Congress is sworn in, I am honored to be given the opportunity to continue my work on growing the economy, fighting to expand the middle class and ensuring everyone has access to the education they need to succeed in the 21st century workforce. In the nearly 500 events I held around Iowa last year, the one thing that remained constant was the desire of the people for Congress to put aside its political bickering and come together to move our nation forward. The beginning of this new Congress provides us an opportunity to do just that. I look forward to continuing to serve the people of Iowa."

As the new congress convenes, Loebsack will now serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He will continue to have two district offices, in Davenport and Iowa City, and will remain in the same office in Washington.

Davenport District Office

209 W. 4^th Street

Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: 563-323-5988

Toll Free: 1-800-914-4692

Iowa City District Office

125 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone: 319-351-0789

Toll Free: 1-800-914-4692

Washington, D.C. Office

1527 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20515

Phone: 202-225-6576

News from Iowa State Education Association

For more information contact: Jean Hessburg, 515-471-8025, jhessburg@isea.org

Legislative forums set for January 24, February 14 and March 14, 2015

Local groups planning legislative forums

DES MOINES, IA (01/06/2015)(readMedia)-- A series of legislative forums featuring Quad City state legislators are being held:

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Saturday, March 14, 2015

10:30 a.m - noon

Doors open at 10 a.m.

Rogalski Center

Saint Ambrose University

518 West Locust Street

Davenport, Iowa

Quad City state representatives and senators are invited to attend the forums which are free and open to the public. The forums are sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), the Scott County Farm Bureau, the Working Iowa Neighbors Coalition of the Quad Cities Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO), the Business and Professional Women of Davenport and the Quad Cities Area Realtor Association (QCARA).

"The forums are a great opportunity for people to speak directly with elected officials and to have their questions answered," said Toby W. Paone, ISEA UniServ Director. "We encourage interested citizens to mark their calendars and attend. We especially thank Saint Ambrose University for the use of the Rogalski Center in hosting the forums."

For more information contact Toby Paone at 563-355-3731 (office); 563-370-3270 (cell); tpaone@isea.org.

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