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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Congressman Eric Sorensen, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, Illinois Transportation Secretary Omar Osman, and other leaders in labor met at the Peoria art guild to discuss ways to improve local infrastructure.
Local leaders in central Illinois are seeing a shortage of infrastructure workers across the state.
The biggest takeaway from the discussion is the need to intrigue the younger generation with labor-intensive jobs. They spent the day brainstorming ideas of how to get the younger generation interested in a career in infrastructure.
WASHINGTON, DC (WMBD)– Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced bipartisan legislation targeting AI robocalls along with Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) according to a news release.
Introduced as the Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act, the bill would require robocalls to disclose uses of AI technology and increase penalties for people using AI to impersonate others with intent to cause harm or defraud.
Worker welfare and access to care were key takeaways for U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, who visited OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington Friday as part of a listening tour of medical facilities across his district.
A key priority for Sorensen is increasing access to care, particularly for underserved communities.
“We need to make sure that more people in central Illinois have access to insurance so they can be seen,” said Sorensen, a first-term Democrat from Moline, whose district includes much of Bloomington-Normal.
The tables at the East Moline American Veterans Center were filled with vets Tuesday as Congressman Eric Sorensen listened to their concerns.
The roundtable offered veterans a chance to discuss the challenges they face and needs in the community. Sorensen said it is crucial to give these voices an opportunity because they fuel how he advocates in Congress.
"We constantly have to bring veterans to the table so we can understand how I can advocate for the most important constituents that I have," he said.
Mental health and job opportunities for veterans got some attention in the Quad Cities.
Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen met with veterans and their advocates for a roundtable discussion in East Moline at the AMVETS Career Center. Sorensen says he wants veterans to be able to express their concerns.
The veterans at the roundtable say they look forward to seeing what the congressman can get done in Washington.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of making sure workers have the right to collectively bargain.
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (EDC) will receive $20,000 to help drive economic growth and bring investment and jobs to Central Illinois.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to announce the grant. The DOC’s Economic Development Administration funds will help the EDC research ways to strengthen the local economy and attract development.
FREEPORT – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is applauding a decision from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow the City of Freeport to continue receiving vital housing resources under the agency’s rural development programs.
Whiteside County is getting financial help from the federal government to provide public health services.
A news release from Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) says the county is receiving $696,899 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to offer services. The award is partial funding for 2024 and will help the county provide new access to those who need it most, as well as expand their facilities.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined River Bend Food Bank officials for a tour of their facility followed by a listening session focused on addressing hunger and improving nutrition. River Bend Food Bank, located in Davenport, serves more than 400 hunger-relief partners in 23 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.