Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler
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Recent News About Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler
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Senator Fowler offers advice after Southern Illinois storms
Senator Fowler has provided a list of recommendations for residents and businesses in Southern Illinois following the recent storm outbreak on Sunday.
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Senators call for stronger oversight after abuse uncovered at mental health center
State Senators Laura Fine, Terri Bryant, and Dale Fowler responded Wednesday to a news investigation that uncovered abuse caught on camera at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, Illinois.
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Illinois honors fallen firefighters at annual memorial ceremony
State leaders convened in Springfield on May 14 for the 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. The event took place at the Bank of Springfield Center, uniting numerous firefighters from across Illinois to pay homage to their deceased colleagues.
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Fowler sponsors bill allowing sheriffs on local 9-1-1 boards
State Senator Dale Fowler has sponsored legislation to amend the Emergency Telephone System Act, thereby explicitly allowing sheriffs to serve on local 9-1-1 boards. The move is aimed at acknowledging the crucial role that sheriffs play in ensuring community safety and well-being.
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Legislation for transfer of armory property clears Illinois House and Senate
The Republican legislative delegation from Southern Illinois to the Illinois House and Senate has successfully guided legislation through the General Assembly. State Representative Patrick Windhorst collaborated with State Senator Dale Fowler, Senator Terri Bryant, and State Representative Dave Severin to gain unanimous support for House Bill 1672. This bill permits the Department of Military Affairs to transfer the property and building known as the Armory Building in West Frankfort when it is vacated and relocated to Marion.
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Chicago teachers' union demands $1 billion more in state funding
On May 15, hundreds of members from the Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) took a taxpayer-funded day off to rally at the Capitol, demanding an additional $1 billion in state funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The move was criticized by some as hypocritical, given that the union's members were absent from their classrooms, causing the district to hire substitute teachers at significant cost to taxpayers. Additionally, salaries were still paid to CTU members who made the trip to Springfield.
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Sen. Fowler: 'These grants provide a great opportunity for our downstate communities'
Community Development Block Grants help communities in Illinois and other states to get the funding to complete projects that will improve the lives of community members. In an Aug. 4 Facebook post, Sen. Dale Fowler announced $10.2 million in grant funds for communities in the 59th District.
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Fowler: New law loosens 'burdensome restrictions on the admissibility of medical records in Illinois juvenile court hearings'
A new law requires certified hospital and public/private agency records to be admissible in court proceedings to prove abuse and neglect, Illinois state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) announced in a recent Facebook post.
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Fowler: 'We need to find a way to properly dispose of these items to help keep our earth safe'
Illinois state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) celebrated the passage of a bill that would examine the benefits of keeping renewable energy components out of municipal waste.
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Fowler gives update on Sahara Woods: 'They’ve begun working on the visitors center'
In an Oct. 5 Facebook post, Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) shared an update on the Sahara Woods OHV Park.
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Fowler calls excavation of Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area 'exciting news'
More than 24 miles of trails have been cleared for off-highway vehicles (OHV) at the Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area, according to state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).
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Fowler gives boost to National Lakes Appreciation Month
Senator Dale Fowler recently shared a listing of lakes in Southern Illinois and encouraged constituents to enjoy them during National Lakes Appreciation Month.
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Fowler calls energy bill 'an attack on our coal industry'
Veteran state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) views the passage of Senate Bill 2408 as a lost opportunity for Illinois.
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Fowler promotes recent opening of 'purpose-built mountain trails' at SIU's Touch of Nature Environmental Center
Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) was one of several local officials and community members who celebrated the opening of 10-miles of bike trails at the Touch of Nature Environmental Center.
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Fowler: Alexander-Cario Port project 'game-changing' for Illinois
The Alexander-Cairo Port District collaborated with the Illinois AFL-CIO on Apr. 28 for a project labor agreement, marking a huge stride for a new inland port at the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.
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From Southern Illinois News
Sen. Fowler among four state lawmakers planning to attend Carbondale Senior Fair
Illinois state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is expected to be among four General Assembly lawmakers attending the Senior Fair in Carbondale next week, according to an event announcement and information on the senator's website.
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From North Egypt News
Southern Illinois Made Expo set for July 27-28
The second annual Southern Illinois Made Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27-28 at The Pavilion in Marion.