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.

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

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.

DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the EPA delaying the implementation of year-round sale of E15:

“While long overdue, I am thrilled that the EPA has approved our multi-state bipartisan RVP waiver request that will pave the way for year-round E15 and bring certainty to the industry.