18 Feb 2019

New Legislation to Provide Much-Needed State Support for Mental Health Crisis

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 18, 2019) — Mental health problems are pervasive in Illinois. More than 2.5 million Illinoisans, including an estimated 850,000 young people under age 25, struggle with some form of mental health condition, from mild to severe. And far too many — the majority of Illinoisans with mental health issues — who need treatment are forced to go without.

16 Feb 2019

Gov Pritzker's Pension Plan Stranded at The Tollway?

By Rich Miller

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.

16 Feb 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

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

Goodwill of Central Iowa

5355 NW 86th St

Johnston, IA 50131

1PM

16 Feb 2019

Toast the Resistance with Progressive Action for the Common Good

By Allison Ambrose

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.”

16 Feb 2019

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Signing of Appropriations Bill & Declaration of National Emergency

By USDA Office of Communications

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:

16 Feb 2019

Iowa Democrats Statement on Declaration of National Emergency

By IDP Press

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.

16 Feb 2019

Modest Increase in School Funding Won’t Keep Up with Inflation: State Sen Jim Lykam

By SenatePress

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.

15 Feb 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Other Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Older Workers From Discrimination

By Grassley Press

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).

15 Feb 2019

Ballots Available for Early Voting in Bettendorf Third-Ward Vacancy Special Election

By Roland Caldwell

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:

15 Feb 2019

USDA and HHS Partner to Create Recovery Housing in Rural Communities

By Weldon Freeman

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.

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