21 Mar 2023

Scott County Legislative Forum Planned April 15

By Marielle Sweborg

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — Come meet your Legislators as two local non-profit organizations will be hosting a series of two Scott County Candidate Forums in 2023. The second Forum will convene Saturday, April 15, at the Bettendorf Library located at 

21 Mar 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging EPA to Issue Emergency E15 Waiver

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds led a joint, bipartisan letter urging the EPA to issue an emergency w

20 Mar 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Deputy Adjutant General

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 20, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has selected Brigadier General William F McClintock as the Deputy Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard.

15 Mar 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on Alignment Bill Passing the Iowa House

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 15, 2023) – Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to her Government Alignment bill passing the Iowa House:

08 Mar 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on Government Alignment Bill Passing the Iowa Senate

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 8, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa Senate passing her Government Alignment bill on March 7:

07 Mar 2023

Veterinarians Warn New Bill to Ban Cat Declawing Will Put Many Pets in Jeopardy

By Danielle Cinquepalmi

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 7, 2023) — The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA), which represents more than 1,800 veterinarians across the state, is opposing a bill being considered by the state House of Representatives to ban a veterinary surgical procedure that is sometimes recommended by veterinarians to protect a cat’s health and well-being.

06 Mar 2023

Scott County Auditor Reminds Davenport, Bettendorf, Durant, and Calamus-Wheatland School Voters to Vote on March 7 for the Special Election

By Kerri Tompkins

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 6, 2023) — Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins wants voters in local school districts to be aware of Special Elections on March 7. “Voters in Davenport, Bettendorf, Durant and Calamus-Wheatland School Districts have public measures on the ballot,” said Tompkins. Voting Centers will be open on March 7, 7AM-8PM.

Bettendorf Vote Centers:

03 Mar 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 3, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.

The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation: 

Accountancy Examining Board

Frank Miller, Polk

Agricultural Development Board

John Fredrickson, Weber

Alcoholic Beverages Commission

Andrea Chase, Dallas

Architectural Examining Board

03 Mar 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on Government Alignment Bill Passing the Iowa House State Government Committee

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 3, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to her Government Alignment bill passing the Iowa House State Government Committee:

03 Mar 2023

Rep La Shawn K Ford Calls for Free Exam Prep for Illinois Public University Students to Improve Access and Equity for Better Opportunities

By Travis Akin

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 3, 2023) — State Representative La Shawn K Ford, Chairman of the Illinois House Appropriations Higher Education Committee, announced his proposal to provide Illinois public university students with free access to classes that prepare them for graduate-school tests and professional-licensing exams.

Rep Ford (D-Chicago), a former Chicago Public Schools teacher, said he will pursue funding in the state’s fiscal year 2024 budget for the effort.

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