During a break in floor action I was able to attend the @ILStatePolice 100th anniversary celebration. The ISP started with just 8 officers in 1922, today over 1800 officers work tirelessly to keep our state safe and I'm so grateful for their sacrifices.
Bipartisan governing is where it's at. Proud to prioritize payments to this crucial development in Southern Illinois that will drive international trade. It's also championed by @GovPritzker, @senatorfowler59 & many others. Read more in Fiscal Focus: https://t.co/YCzuNt2v5T
SB 4821 passes with 54 voting in favor. The Eastern Milk Snake will now be designated as the State Snake. Congratulations @senatorfowler59 on passing this legislation.
A bill championed by State Senator Dave Koehler and State Senator Dale Fowler to incentivize Illinoisans to purchase vehicles manufactured in-state advanced out of the Senate Wednesday.
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I'm proud to sponsor a bill that ensures the @DQStateFair continues its almost century long legacy in southern Illinois. #ILFairs#ILGA
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Senate Bill 2984 would pave the way for youth entrepreneurs to find assistance at Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers in a program with @IllinoisDCEO#ILGA
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton & Sen. Dale Fowler visited campus on Monday to learn more about the teacher education program and ways to assist in building a pipeline of future educators. #ImagineSIU@LtGovStratton@senatorfowler59@siu_soe
The Shawneetown Port Project has just over 11 million dollars in funding for infrastructure upgrades and other capital investments, and the project could bring about 300 jobs to southern Illinois. https://t.co/8zdNUreiO6
Thanks to @NewsradioWJPF for having me on the show this morning. Lot's of good things happening in #southernIllinois right now.
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If you're out and about tonight in Marion, head on over to Kroger from 4-6 where I'll be ringing bellsπ for the @salvationarmy of Southern Illinois!!
π The Countdown is on for my Community Christmas in downtown Eldorado. Come on out this Saturday for some holiday treats and a free picture with Santa π !
Congratulations, Craig! This was a great interview and I am so grateful for all that you do for the community and Shawnee Community College.
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The IHDA officially reopened its application portal for its Illinois Rental Payment Program. Both renters and landlords are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 9 at https://t.co/DvJKOmmBYR.
Confidence is increasing for severe thunderstorms across our region, with the possibility that a few strong tornadoes may occur. Multiple rounds of storms appear likely, with the first round developing a bit sooner between 4-10 PM. Please have multiple ways to receive warnings!
The widening of Interstate 57 through Southern Illinois was announced today. By investing in Illinoisβ infrastructure, we are investing in jobs and our local economy, which will continue to put southern Illinois on the map for years to come https://t.co/vUyfNLeO2y
IDNR has assured me this project is still moving forward, and while there has been sort of a delay with funding sources, I look forward to seeing the construction move forward. Read my full update here: https://t.co/fXGZuFHMn6
It was an honor to be asked to submit an article to the Council of State Governments--Midwest monthly publication called Stateline Midwest.
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