Government

State Senator Mike Halpin, Democrat representing the 36th District which includes the Illinois Quad Cities, talks about the high cost of gas, food and housing, education and workforce development, AI, the recent closure of the Tyson plant, and his priorities for another term.

Brad Beekman, Republican candidate for the 36th State Senate District in Illinois, talks about his background and reasons for running, and key issues including the high cost of living, property taxes, state spending, schools and much more.

The conference will focus on erosion control and stormwater management to prepare for spring construction.

State Rep, Josh Turek, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Iowa, talks about how he would address high prices, managing trade with China, the war in Iran, bringing back manufacturing, AI, corruption, his choice of committees should he win and his major legislative priorities.

The funding is available for people living in Rock Island, Henry and Mercer counties. The Rock Island nonprofit has $8.8 million, up from $7.1 million last year, and select residents and families are eligible to apply in October with eligibility expanding in November. The funding is available through April or before funds are depleted.

In an unanimous vote, the council approved a $174,898.51 agreement with Moetivations for PRN dispatcher service. It will last six months and provide two full-time dispatchers. The police department is in the process of hiring two people to bring the total number of dispatchers to 10, the process takes four to five months. The short term agreement will provide temporary assistance to the current 8 dispatchers.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican incumbent from Iowa's 1st congressional district, talks about ways to lower costs, tariffs, bringing back manufacturing jobs, corruption, the Farm Bill, AI and much more. She closes with her favorite musical performers -- different choices depending on what's facing her that day.