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Natural Fiber Welding hosted U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen Tuesday afternoon, in the congressman’s effort to highlight sustainable manufacturing jobs.
The company creates items, such as shoes and handbags, out of plant-based materials. The main material is called MIRUM, a plant-based material that is plastic free and isn’t leather, although it looks like it.
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said he will not support a version of the farm bill that does not include funding for a federal nutrition program.
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, takes a tour of the Wallace School Head Start program Wednesday, March 27, in Sterling in order to advocate for the early childhood education program.
Women in unions met with Illinois congressman Eric Sorensen to discuss what congress can do for them in the workplace.
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said there was $2.4 million for projects within the town of Normal.
In the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill that passed the House, the Rockford Democrat secured money to make Normal safer and healthier, his office said. The spending bill now advances to the Senate for passage and then heads to the President’s desk for signature.
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has secured over $123 million in tax dollars for infrastructure projects in Western Illinois, including Rock Island, Moline and Monmouth.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced via news release over $123 million in tax dollars coming to Central Illinois for upcoming infrastructure projects.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has announced securing over $2.8 million in tax dollars for three vital projects in Northern Illinois, aimed at bolstering community safety, infrastructure, and clean water access.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, secured more than $123 million in tax dollars for projects in western Illinois, his office announced Tuesday.
Among the improvements is a $959,752 investment to repair Lanark’s water mains, which have experienced an excessive number of breaks and incidents of low pressure.
MOLINE — Hours before President Joe Biden addressed the nation in his annual State of the Union address, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, offered "state of the district" remarks that, among other topics, highlighted his efforts to provide more resources to veterans.