Illinois State Senate District 59
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 59
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From North Egypt News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Sen. Fowler responds to Governor's proposal to reopen Illinois
On May 5, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced his five-step, phase-in plan to reopen the state of Illinois.
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From Southern Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Fowler urges state leaders to call lawmakers back to the Capitol
State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) issued the following statement urging state leaders to call lawmakers back to Springfield: “This health crisis has had far-reaching consequences and impacted so many people.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Pritzker Issues Modified Stay-at-Home Order
llinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a modified extension of his stay-at-home order on April 23.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Sen. Fowler Calls on Pritzker to Make Unemployment for “Gig” Workers a priority
State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to act as quickly as possible to get unemployment benefits to self-employed “gig” workers.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Sen. Fowler encourages small business participation in upcoming Small Business Webinar
As Illinois’ small business community continues to confront the daily consequences of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I would like to encourage local small business owners to take advantage of an upcoming informational business webinar.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Letter to DOC Director regarding COVID-19 health crisis
Below is a letter I sent to DOC Director Rob Jeffrey's concerning protocols and precautions in place at DOC facilities during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Fowler applauds state income tax deadline extension
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that the state’s income tax deadline will be extended from April 15 to July 15.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Call issued for former medical personnel to join fight against COVID-19
In an effort to increase the number of medical personnel available to handle increased patient loads at Illinois hospitals, a call has been issued to former doctors, nurses, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, and respiratory care therapists who have recently left the medical field to join the fight against COVID-19.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: March 2-6, 2020
Lawmakers will return to Springfield for scheduled session on March 24.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Week-in-review: March 2-6
Illinois lawmakers received an update March 5 on the status of Coronavirus (COVID-19) from state Public Health officials who are encouraging the public to help prevent the spread of the virus.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Fowler scores high with manufacturing
State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is one of only nine state senators with a 90 percent or higher voting record on the 2019 Legislative Scorecard released by the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Sen. Fowler’s Week-in-Review: Feb. 17-21
In an address before the General Assembly on Feb. 19, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker unveiled a proposal that seeks $1.6 billion in new spending and makes some funding for priorities like education, health care and public safety, contingent on the approval of his tax increase.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Sen. Fowler’s Week-in-Review: Feb. 10-14
Before returning to Springfield for the annual Budget Address on Feb. 19, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) spent time in District meeting with constituents, touring local businesses and reaching out fellow elected officials about community needs.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Legislation eliminates FOID card
Those wanting to purchase firearms would no longer need to possess a FOID card under legislation filed recently.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: “State of the State” fails to address legislative redistricting
Senate Republicans reacted to Gov. Pritzker’s first official “State of the State” address, delivered to a joint session of Illinois lawmakers Jan. 29 in the House of Representatives chambers, noting that the Governor failed to mention the critical issue of redistricting reform.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Senate Week-in-Review: Jan. 20-24
As the legislature gears up for the spring session, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) spent the week visiting local businesses and speaking with other elected officials about needs within the region.
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From North Egypt News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Senate Week in Review: Jan. 6-10
State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) kicked off the start of a new year by visiting a number of Southern Illinois-based businesses.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Senate Week in Review: New Laws Edition, Part III
As a new year begins, Illinois residents may be interested to learn about several notable new laws that take effect January 1.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: New Laws Edition, Part II
As people throughout Illinois prepare to ring in a new year, the Senate Republican Caucus is continuing to highlight new laws that will take effect as the clock strikes midnight on January 1.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: New Laws Edition, Part I
As 2019 comes to a close and we prepare for a new year, several notable laws take effect January 1 that Illinois residents may want to know about.