Government

Representative Sorensen represents the 17th Congressional District in Illinois, which includes the Illinois side of the Quad Cities, Peoria, Rockford, and Bloomington-Normal.

Iowa State University Sociology professor David Peters and undergraduate student researchers Emily Meyer and Emma Bartling published their study in the South Dakota Law Review. The study indicates that more than half of rural counties in the contiguous United States are experiencing private attorney shortages. The researchers discuss the impact and possible solutions for legal deserts.

State Senator Mike Halpin (D-Rock Island) discusses the recently concluded Illinois legislative session, his vote against the budget, education, economic issues, district accomplishments, mental health, the budget process, tariffs and what the national Democratic party needs to do to improve its image.

Economic Growth Corporation President and CEO Brian Hollenback discusses the tax credits and what the century-old school redevelopment into housing will bring to the city of Aledo.

State Rep. Josh Turek, a Democrat from Council Bluff's 20th District, talks about the recently concluded legislative session in Iowa and his concerns about Medicaid cuts in Washington.

Illinois 17th District Congressman Eric Sorensen, a Democrat from Moline, spoke with WVIK News' Grayson Juel about a bill he is co-sponsoring aiding NWS hiring and possible plans to move the Arsenal museum to Rock Island County.

Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-57) discusses accomplishments from the recently completed session, including tax reform, cutting government waste and restricting cell phone usage in schools and cars, and talks about ongoing property tax reform efforts.

Community Development Director Miles Brainard tells WVIK the A Hana Illowa developers will share the final design plans soon.

Labor leaders came together in Davenport Tuesday, April 22, for a rally to hear local workers.

The city is raising its solid waste fee by two percent and the sanitary sewer fee by twenty-two cents to cover improvements at the Davenport wastewater treatment plant and development projects on its northeast borders.