Illinois State Senate District 56
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 56
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe leads Senate hearing examining state’s implementation of opioid crisis plan
To continue discussion of Illinois’ plan for combatting the opioid epidemic, members of the Senate special committee on Opioid Crisis Abatement met in Granite City Thursday to hear testimony from various state and local agencies.
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Sen. Crowe-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-56) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on Dec. 5, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe urges residents to shop local, buy local this season
State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) urges Madison, St. Clair and Jersey County residents to shop and buy local this holiday season.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Chief sponsors react to governor’s veto of tax credit to protect aviation-repair jobs
Gov. JB Pritzker vetoed House Bill 3902, which would reinstate Illinois’ sales tax exemption for aircraft materials, prioritizing jobs in the aviation-repair industry and allowing business to compete with 35 other states.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe champions initiative keeping aviation repair industry in Illinois
Legislation showing vast support to the aviation repair industry in Illinois is one step closer to becoming law under the firm leadership of State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe hosting free breakfast event for veterans Nov. 16th
To honor the brave men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is hosting a free breakfast event for veterans at the American Legion #199 in Edwardsville.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe supports measure to cap cost of insulin
An initiative to set the price of a 30-day supply of prescription insulin to $100 passed the Senate today with the support of State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe announces grant to build Edwardsville's first indoor recreation center
The City of Edwardsville will receive a $2.5 million grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to construct the city’s first indoor facility for recreational activities, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) announced today.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe holds hearing on state’s approach to opioid epidemic
Members of the Senate’s special committee on Opioid Crisis Abatement held their first meeting under the leadership of State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe, Bristow to hold office hours on property tax relief
In an effort to connect concerned residents with solutions to high property taxes, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) and state Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton) are partnering with the Alton Township Assessor's office to hold office hours on property tax relief on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 from 6-7 P.M.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Federal assistance available for Metro East governments affected by spring flooding
Cities and villages in the 56th District affected by the Mississippi River floods are eligible to apply for Public Assistance grants or loans, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) announced.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe leads state effort to fight opioid crisis
State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) will lead a new special Senate committee investigating how to fight the state’s opioid crisis.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: New law by Crowe requires insurance coverage for donated breast milk
Mothers needing donated breast milk for their sick infants will benefit under a new law championed by State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon).
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Sen. Crowe-sponsored law amending the Illinois Vehicle Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-56) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Vehicle Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Crowe-sponsored law amending the State Treasurer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-56) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Treasurer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Crowe-sponsored law amending the School Safety Drill Act goes into effect on Aug. 23
A new law sponsored by Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-56) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Safety Drill Act went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the Senate on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Teacher salary increase signed into law with Crowe’s support
Public school teachers in Illinois will see higher salaries thanks to an initiative cosponsored by State Senator Rachelle Crowe signed into law.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1882 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1882 ("evidence-informant privilege"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB3623 actions on Aug. 23
The following actions were taken on Aug. 23 in the House on House bill HB3623 ("wildlife cd-apprentice hunters"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date June" and "Governor Approved".