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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Rep. Tony McCombie Tours Tyson Foods in Joslin

Rep. McCombie toured Tyson Processing Plant in Joslin on October 10. The over 2,500 employees at Joslin process beef at this plant and work hard to ensure food safety.  Fun…


Thursday, October 11, 2018
Rep. Tony McCombie Shares Advice about “Likely” Delays with Concealed Carry Renewals

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) is sharing advice from the Illinois State Police about likely delays with Concealed Carry Permit renewals as 100,000 renewal applications come up as Illinois’ first…


Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Funding for Upgrades at Mississippi Palisades State Park Approved for Release by GOMB

State Representative Tony McCombie announced on Tuesday that the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) has signed off on Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of…


Friday, October 5, 2018
ETIP Grant Presentations working to close the “Skills Gap”

Rep. Tony McCombie attended the presentation of Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grants to local employers On October 1st, including presentations at Sterling Steel, Wahl Clipper, and Frantz Manufacturing.  …


Friday, September 7, 2018
Harvest Emergency Declaration Allows Farmers to bring Grain to Market More Quickly

Farmers, crop haulers won’t have to wait to more successfully compete with neighboring states Gov. Bruce Rauner today declared a harvest emergency to help level the playing field between Illinois…


Friday, September 7, 2018
New College & Career Planning Tool Unveiled

Representative Tony McCombie is helping spread the word about a new website launched this week linking employment and higher education data so users can compare the relative earnings value of…


Thursday, September 6, 2018
McCombie named Outstanding Freshman Representative by Illinois Chamber of Commerce

State Representative Tony McCombie was named “Outstanding Freshman Representative” by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday for her exemplary voting record in favor of job creation and retention during…


Tuesday, September 4, 2018
McCombie pleased Moline & Coal Valley Libraries will receive Project Next Generation Grant Funding

State Representative Tony McCombie announced that Secretary of State and State Librarian, Jesse White, will be awarding 2019 Project Next Generation (PNG) grants to two public libraries in the 71st…


Wednesday, August 29, 2018
McCombie Bill Extends Property Tax Exemption to Life Care Facilities

State Representative Tony McCombie announced that Governor Rauner signed Senate Bill 3093, a bill Rep. McCombie sponsored stating that a general homestead exemption applies to a life care facility. McCombie…


Friday, August 24, 2018
Local Leaders make plea for Workforce Development Help

Great to sit with area educators, businesses and manufacturers to learn how we can help develop opportunities in our region! We have more career opportunities right now than people… check…