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PEORIA Ill. (WMBD) — Congressman Eric Sorensen is finding solutions to make prescription drugs more accessible for people in Peoria.
Monday morning, Sorensen held a round table with healthcare leaders from Central Illinois at Heartland Health in Peoria.
The group discussed ways to stop rising prescription drug prices.
Sorensen explained to health leaders what he is doing in Congress to bring down drug costs for families.
Other big topics discussed were mental health and what issues homeless shelters in our area are facing.
The new defense spending bill that was just passed by both chambers of Congress has good news for American service members.
The bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) contains several provisions that will benefit the Quad Cities, including initiatives to support the Rock Island Arsenal, an amendment to preserve jobs at the Peoria Air National Guard base and a pay raise for service members. They will receive a 5.2% raise, the largest in over 20 years.
WASHINGTON, DC (WMBD)– Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) celebrated the passage of his bipartisan bill on Tuesday.
A Sorensen news release states that the DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act will help collaboration between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Energy (DOE).
“I was thrilled to lead the ‘DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act’ alongside my colleague and Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee, Congressman Williams,” said Sorensen.
BLOOMINGTON — U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Rockford, announced almost $700,000 in funding to help treat substance use disorders and support mental health needs in Central Illinois.
“We all know someone who’s struggled with addiction, whether it’s a friend, family member, or neighbor,” Sorensen said in a news release. “Which is why I’m proud to announce grant funding for our communities that will help people recover from substance abuse and save lives.”
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing $746,000 for Western Illinois University (WIU) to provide law enforcement training programs for local police departments and improve policing in Western Illinois.
On Friday, Sherrard High School's gymnasium was jam-packed with patriotism.
The school held a district-wide assembly for Veterans Day featuring speakers, musical performances and a student-made video to honor veterans.
After opening remarks from Sherrard Superintendent Carl Johnson and school board president Rhys Fullerlove — both of whom took time to honor U.S. veterans along with active and aspiring members of the military — guest speaker Lt. Col. Michael Burns took the podium.
WASHINGTON (25News Now) - As Republicans and Democrats bicker about aiding war-torn countries Ukraine and Israel, an area congressman thinks he’s found an issue in which both sides can agree.
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) released a video on Thursday saying he and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) are introducing the All-American Flag Act. It would require the federal government to buy American flags that are made entirely in the U.S.
WASHINGTON (WMBD) — Several Illinois members of Congress are supporting legislation to improve flood protections along the Mississippi River.
According to a news release from Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL), the bipartisan Upper Mississippi River Levee Safety Act would give local levee districts along the upper Mississippi more flexibility to maintain their systems and allow them to better prepare for floods.
Congressional District, has announced more than $1.2 million in funding awarded to 12 rural
and small businesses and agriculture producers to lower energy costs and strengthen their
energy resilience.
Grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will help two local colleges advance the study of humanities in northwestern Illinois.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has announced in a news release that Augustana College in Rock Island and Monmouth College in Monmouth are receiving a combined $224,655 to support humanities projects at their campuses.