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Koehler passes measure cutting red-tape
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (242+ words) PEORIA " State Senator Dave Koehler is encouraging park districts and municipalities in the 46th District to apply for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources" Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant. "Our parks play an essential role in building a sense…...
Koehler law bolsters protections for public media at state colleges
1+ week, 5+ day ago (143+ words) SPRINGFIELD " State Senator Dave Koehler's House Bill 4420, which enhances editorial independence and makes changes to the College Campus Press Act to include professional journalist on campus has become law. "The freedom to investigate a story is how journalism thrives and…...
Koehler applauds another balanced budget
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (216+ words) Senator Dave Koehler Koehler applauds another balanced budget SPRINGFIELD " State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) released the following statement after the governors Fiscal Year 2027 Budget passed the Senate Monday: "As we stare down a nationwide affordability crisis, we face a different…...
Koehler measure to strengthen nursing home mental health reviews advances
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (233+ words) SPRINGFIELD " State Senator Dave Koehler's legislation to improve oversight and follow-up care for nursing home residents has advanced out of the Senate. "One of our most vulnerable population is our nursing home residents. Thoughtful care requires thoughtful polices," said Koehler…...
Koehler advances legislation protecting editorial independence for public media at state universities
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (147+ words) SPRINGFIELD " State Senator Dave Koehler has advanced legislation that will help strengthen press protections for public media produced at state-supported colleges and universities in Illinois. "Journalism is what keeps our local and state officials in check," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "To…...
Koehler moves bill to protect editorial independence for public media at state universities
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (129+ words) SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Dave Koehler is sponsoring legislation to strengthen press protections for public media produced at state-supported colleges and universities in Illinois. "Student and campus-based public media play an intimate role in informing their communities," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "This…...
Koehler: capping insulin costs is common sense
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (214+ words) SPRINGFEILD " State Senator Dave Koehler is working to improve oversight and follow-up care for nursing home residents living with serious mental illnesses. "For residents, it should be a guarantee that timely and thoughtful care responds to their needs," said Koehler…...
Koehler bill to modernize transit agencies use of camera-based rearview systems, passes the Senate
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (253+ words) State Senator David Koehler SPRINGFIELD " State Senator Dave Koehler's new initiative to allow public transit agencies to use electronic rearview monitoring systems on their buses and transit vehicles has passed the Senate "Our public transit drivers work long hours, deal…...
Koehler shares state funding to promote small business growth in Peoria
5+ mon, 6+ hour ago (266+ words) State Senator Dave Koehler PEORIA " State Senator Dave Koehler announced that close to $75, 000 in grants is coming to the Midwest Bioprocessing Center in Peoria "Strong small businesses help make up the backbone of every local economy, providing jobs and trusted…...
Koehler shares grant opportunity for local food processing
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) senatordavekoehler. com PEORIA " State Senator Dave Koehler is encouraging local food processors to apply for the Illinois Department of Agriculture's new grant, with funding to support food processing, aggregation and distribution Grants will be available for collaborative projects from $1, 000 to…...