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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe, Bristow announce state grant for Gordon Moore Park in Alton
To create more areas for people of all ages to be active outdoors, the city of Alton received a $600,000 state grant to expand Gordon Moore Park in Alton, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) and State Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton) announced Wednesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe reminds residents of services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault
In recognition of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) wants to remind residents of resources and services available to people experiencing domestic violence or living in fear of it.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe encourages out-of-state healthcare professionals to work in Illinois
With the number of possible Coronavirus cases increasing daily, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is urging doctors, nurses and other professionals in Missouri to apply for Illinois’ new Out of State Temporary Practice Permits.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Crowe's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-56) was present at or voted on 37 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe informs constituents on week of 2/24 in Springfield
In an effort to create more effective communication methods with her constituents, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is sending the following updates from the Illinois Capitol: Crowe introduced Senate Bill 3235 to give active-duty military members living in Illinois free hunting and fishing licenses.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe pleased by governor’s budget proposal prioritizing working class families
Satisfied by the governor’s proposal for a balanced, fiscally responsible budget that increases funding to make the cost of college more manageable for working families, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) released the following statement.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Crowe's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-56) was present at or voted on 21 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe secures override votes protecting aviation repair jobs in Illinois
Recognizing the necessity of the thousands of highly-skilled, highly-paid jobs jet repair companies provide to people in the state, the Illinois Senate overrode the governor’s veto of House Bill 3902 in a bipartisan manner Wednesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe selected as first woman in state history to chair Senate Judiciary Committee
Bringing a fresh perspective and extensive courtroom experience to a new challenge, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) has been appointed to Chair of the Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee, the first woman in state history.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe urging residents, local officials to attend flood readiness event
Officials with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are partnering to host a Flood Prep event on Wednesday in Alton to prepare the community for the possibility of spring flooding.
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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.