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.

04 Aug 2017

Broadway Historic District Great Unveiling Set for Saturday

By Lindsay Hocker

ROCK ISLAND – Broadway Historic District will host a Great Unveiling event on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at 4 p.m. at the private residence of Josh Brueggen, 930 20th St., Rock Island.

The Great Unveiling, organized by the Broadway Historic District Association, is a nationally recognized program. Typically, 30 to 50 neighborhood volunteers pitch in to tear, pry, and pull unoriginal artificial siding off houses to reveal beautiful architectural details beneath.

03 Aug 2017

Press Release: McCombie/Anderson to Host Jobs Fair in Moline on Aug 16

By David Kubik

SPRINFIELD –State Rep. Tony McCombie (Savanna) and State Sen. Neil Anderson (Rock Island) and will host a free Jobs Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16 at the Scottish Rite located at 1800 7th Avenue in Moline.

02 Aug 2017

4th Ward Meeting - Tuesday, August 8th 6:00PM

By Tiffany Thorndike

4th Ward Alderman Ray Ambrose invites you to his ward meeting on Tuesday, August 8th 6:00pm at the Fairmount Street Library; 3000 N Fairmount Street. Topics of discussion include construction updates from Public Works, an update on the retention pond behind Valley Fair & information from Davenport Police Department on neighborhood safety.

01 Aug 2017

TOMORROW: Loebsack to Bring “Iowa First” Tour to Tipton, Grand Mound and Muscatine

By Joe Hand

Tour will highlight issues including fighting for rural communities, education and working families

25 Jul 2017

Join us for the inaugural Iowa Ideas conference, September 20-22 in Cedar Rapids

By Quinn Pettifer

The Gazette team has been working hard in preparation for our Iowa Ideas Conference, September 20-22 in downtown Cedar Rapids! As a Gazette reader, this is our official reminder that early bird registration ends July 31.

19 Jul 2017

Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Building Up Transportation Infrastructure

By Laurel Patrick

OAK BROOK – Gov. Bruce Rauner today reaffirmed his commitment to the state’s transportation industry in a speech at the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association Conference. The meeting was devoted to innovative project delivery methods in Illinois. 

18 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg announce participation in new nationwide first responder network

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced participation in a new nationwide first responder network at their administration’s weekly press conference Tuesday. Iowa is one of the first states in the country to opt-in to the FirstNet cell network. The network gives priority to police, fire and other emergency workers during a crisis.

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