Illinois State Senate District 46
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 46
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler encourages blood donation amidst COVID-19 crisis
Blood centers around the state are facing a decrease in blood donation appointments and cancellation of blood drives due to COVID-19.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: IDES Unemployment Insurance Claim Filing Frequently Asked Questions
When and where do I file for benefits?
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler announces open application period for $80 million in local economic development grants
Local governments will be able to apply to receive a portion of nearly $80 million in grants to boost economic development and modernize infrastructure in their communities, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) announced.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Koehler's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. David Koehler (D-46) was present at or voted on 35 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler: State budget should prioritize serving Illinoisans
Following Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual budget address, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) offered praise for the administration’s priorities.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Koehler's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. David Koehler (D-46) was present at or voted on 21 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler: Blagojevich abused the mandate he was given by Illinoisans
State Senator Dave Koehler offered the following statement Tuesday after President Donald Trump commuted the 14-year prison sentence of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich by after just seven years served: “As one of 59 votes to remove Rod Blagojevich from office, I stand by that decision.
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act goes into effect on Feb. 5
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act went into effect on Feb. 5, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler votes to override Pritzker veto, protect jobs at Peoria airport
Legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) that would ensure the preservation of manufacturing jobs in the Peoria area passed the Senate with bipartisan support.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler encouraged by Gov. Pritzker’s commitment to downstate economic development
Following Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State address on Wednesday, State Senator Dave Koehler released the following statement: “Ensuring our downstate communities continue to prosper is of the utmost importance.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler: capping insulin costs is common sense
Following the signing of legislation to combat skyrocketing costs of prescription insulin, State Senator Dave Koehler offered the following statement: “For far too long, people who need this medication to survive have been forced to make the impossible choice between food and housing or prescription medication,” Koehler (D-Peoria) said.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler announces grant that will lead to improved Farmington water infrastructure
To invest in water system improvements in the community, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development has awarded the City of Farmington $500,000 in the form of Community Development Block Grant, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) announced.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler: We need to prioritize good-paying 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 46: Koehler works to preserve Peoria-area jobs
Legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) that would ensure the preservation of manufacturing jobs in the Peoria area passed the Senate with bipartisan support.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler votes in favor of legislation that would lower prescription insulin cost
State Senator Dave Koehler voted today in favor of legislation to counter the skyrocketing cost of prescription insulin.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler, Area Recycling and Kuusakoski host e-recycling event
Peoria area residents were able to clear their homes of broken and outdated electronics in a safe, environmentally friendly manner thanks to an electronics recycling event hosted by State Senator Dave Koehler.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler congratulates Secretary LaHood on his appointment to chair of ALPLM Board of Directors
Assistant Majority Leader Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) congratulated former U.S. Transportation Secretary and Congressman Ray LaHood today after his appointment to serve as the Chairman of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Board of Directors.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler calls for lower prescription insulin cost
State Senator Dave Koehler joined with colleagues for a press conference today highlighting a solution to counter the skyrocketing cost of prescription insulin.
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the Property Tax Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Property Tax Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Koehler-sponsored law amending the Illinois Vehicle Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. David Koehler (D-46) 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.