Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's administration has confirmed that its new public pension plan will slash $800 million from the state's scheduled pension-payment next fiscal year, which begins July 1.

That reduction is a direct result of Pritzker's proposal, unveiled last week by Deputy Gov Dan Hynes, which would extend the state's pension-payment "ramp" by seven years, from 2045 to 2052.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, February 18 — Sunday, February 24, 2019.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Monday, February 18

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg participate in State Workforce Development Board meeting

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DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — On Saturday, February 23, 2019, Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) is holding its second annual membership event, Toast the Resistance.

Since Trump was inaugurated, millions have risen up against his racist, sexist, classist, and xenophobic positions in a movement that has become “The Resistance.”

WASHINGTON DC (February 15, 2019) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement regarding President Donald J Trump’s signing of legislation that funds the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and declaration of a national emergency at the southern border:

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — In response to the President declaring a national emergency in order to get funding for his stupid border wall, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price issued the following statement: "This is just another act of unconstitutional political theatre from our President. The walk is unnecessary, ineffective, and wrong for our country.

IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Education is about opportunities. It’s about a better future for Iowans, families, and communities. When the Legislature takes up school funding, I think about how we can create the best opportunities and the brightest future.

That’s why I supported increasing funding by 3 percent for schools next year.

WASHINGTON DC (February 15, 2019) — US Senator Charles "Chuck' Grassley of Iowa joined Sen Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, Patrick Leahy of Vermont, and Susan Collins of Maine in re-introducing the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Roxanna Moritz announced today her office has ballots available for absentee/early voting in the March 5, 2019 special election to fill the vacancy on the Bettendorf city council for the Third Ward seat. Voters can request that ballots be mailed to them or they can vote in-person at the Auditor’s Office.

Request forms for mail ballots can be found at the link below:

WASHINGTON DC (February 15, 2019) — US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz today announced USDA and HHS will partner to create addiction recovery transitional housing in rural communities.

PRESS RELEASE (February 15, 2019) — Senator Kamala Harris will make her second trip to Iowa as a Democratic presidential candidate February 23-24, where she will hold town hall meetings in Ankeny and Scott County, speak at an event hosted by the Iowa Democratic Party Black Caucus, and participate in several community conversations. This trip will be another opportunity for Iowans to hear directly from Harris about her vision for America and ask her questions about important issues.

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