Illinois State Senate District 48
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 48
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Hamilton on SAFE-T: 'Radical Chicago Democrats are intent on forcing their ways onto the rest of the state'
The SAFE-T Act is slated to be implemented Jan. 1, and the controversy surrounding it is not dying down, with some Republican candidates saying Democrats just went along with it to toe the party line.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar announces investment in clean water in Assumption
To improve the city’s water system, Assumption has been named a recipient of a low-interest $877,249 loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s State Revolving Fund, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced Thursday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar congratulates new Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly President Lamarcus Williams
As Lamarcus Williams began his first term as the President of the Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) offered his congratulations.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar joined by Lieutenant Governor Stratton in Decatur to visit local businesses and social service centers, encourage 2020 Census participation
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton and State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) demonstrated their commitment to the success of the City of Decatur by taking an afternoon tour of several local businesses and social service centers.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar announces Macoupin and Christian Counties' designation as Illinois Enterprise Zones
In an effort to incentivize businesses into calling downstate home, Macoupin and Christian Counties have been designated an Illinois Enterprise Zone, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar joins Meridian High School administrators, advocates to discuss the future of agricultural technology training for students
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) met with Meridian High School administrators and advocates Thursday to discuss a proposed state-of-the-art agricultural education facility for the district.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar encourages Macon County residents to take advantage of mobile COVID-19 testing site
To keep pace with the State of Illinois’ testing goals, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is encouraging residents to take advantage of a mobile COVID-19 testing site in Decatur this weekend.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar, Pritzker encourage Macon County residents to complete 2020 Census
With the deadline to complete the 2020 Census looming, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) was joined by Governor JB Pritzker and local leaders at the Decatur Public Library for a press conference Wednesday afternoon to encourage residents of Macon County to complete the 2020 census.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar encourages older adults to take advantage of driver’s license expiration date extension
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office has extended driver’s license expiration dates by one year for drivers age 75 and older, a move that State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) considers to be a crucial step forward in preventing spread of COVID-19 among older adults.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar announces $1.5 million grant for East Main Cross Street improvements in Taylorville
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced that the City of Taylorville is the recipient of a $1.5 million infrastructure grant for improvements to East Main Cross Street under the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity’s Fast Track Capital program, which will jump-start projects in underserved areas throughout the state.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar meets with children’s advocacy group to address downstate child abuse issues
To discuss further steps to assist survivors of child abuse in the Springfield area and throughout downstate, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) met with Sangamon County Children’s Advocacy Center employees and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois advocates Thursday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar champions investment in local road funding
Local governments will reap the benefits of a $250 million grant program that provides the opportunity to invest in long-overdue support for local road and street repair, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced Wednesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar announces $509 million in infrastructure improvements coming to his district
Central Illinois communities will see more than $509 million in funding for road and bridge projects over the next six years as part of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s latest Multi-Year Plan under Rebuild Illinois, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced Tuesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar moves to memorialize MLK Jr.’s 1965 speech at Illinois AFL-CIO convention
Nearly 55 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his renowned speech at the Illinois State AFL-CIO’s 8th annual convention, in which he predicted that future generations would look back and honor those who sought to unite the Civil Rights and Labor Movements, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker) is leading an effort to make Dr. King’s words a reality.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar’s Future Leaders program features Sangamon Valley senior Alex Mann
In place of the usual visit to the Capitol, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) held a virtual interview with Sangamon Valley High School senior Alex Mann this week as part of his Future Leaders Program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar: Worden is a small town doing big things
Village of Worden Mayor Preston Hall welcomed State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) on Wednesday to tour the former Worden Elementary School, which could soon be home to a facility for Madison County residents to host civic events, family activities, and other outings.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar statement on the passing of former Illinois State Senator Art Berman
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) issued the following statement today regarding the passing of former Illinois State Senator Art Berman: “Art Berman will be remembered as a champion in Illinois for equity in public education.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: LISTEN: Manar breaks down state budget scenario, legislative oversight of Pritzker's reopening plan, and more with WMAY
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker-Hill) joined WMAY's Jim Leach on Thursday to provide an overview of the state's budget scenario and how lawmakers are dealing with revenue shortfalls amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar distributes face shields to local health departments
To support local efforts to battle COVID-19, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) partnered with John Deere, the United Auto Workers, and the Illinois Manufacturers Association today to deliver 300 face shields to local agencies in Macoupin, Montgomery, and Christian Counties.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar highlights state’s new Wi-Fi hotspot map for remote learning
As remote learning becomes the norm for the foreseeable future, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is encouraging remote learners and educators to use the state’s new drive-up Wi-Fi hotspot map to find free wireless internet locations.