Davis visits the Springfield Race Riot Site on July 31, 2019. Photo Credit: Office of Congressman Rodney Davis. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced that the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) has found the 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site to be suitable for designation as a National Historic Monument. Davis requested the reconnaissance survey last October to determine whether or not the site would meet the criteria to become a National Historic Monument and in February 2019, Davis int...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has awarded two Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grants totaling $411,597.52 to the Champaign Fire Department. The first grant of $272,311.81 is in the Operations & Safety program and provides cancer, physical, and mental health screenings and resources for first responders. The second grant of $139,285...
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Marisa's Story: The Opioid Crisis in Illinois Click to Play U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released this statement after the Trump Administration announced Illinois would receive $29 million in federal grants to address the opioid crisis in the state. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide roughly $932 million for all 50 states from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) as part of its State Opioid Response (SOR) grants as well as more ...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman John Shimkus. “Illinois and Congress are losing one of the best members I know. I had the pleasure of working for and learning from John Shimkus for 16 years. He taught me the importance of constituent service and making the federal government work for the people you represent. John has served the people of Southern Illinois honorably for more than 20 years and it’s been my honor to serve alongside ...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (IL-13) John Shimkus (IL-15), and Mike Bost (IL-12) are inviting senior citizens to learn some tips and tricks to keep up with the latest advances in technology. On Thursday, September 5, the three Metro East representatives will be hosting a Senior Technology and Resource Fair at American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia Street in Collinsville. At 10 a.m, the trio will welcome exhibitors and visitors to the fair, which is scheduled to run till 11:30 a.m. Seniors can get ha...
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Normal, IL—U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today highlighted his recent visits in Bloomington-Normal. To view more of Davis' meetings and events, follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Meets with ISU Students and Faculty Davis, State Rep. Dan Brady, and State Senator Bill Brady met with students and faculty at Illinois State University (ISU) working on federally funded agriculture sustainability research. Professor John Sedbrook within the Genetics at the School of Biological Sciences invited the l...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has awarded $1.95 million to improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in the 13th District. The Village of Kane will receive $1,500,000 and the Village of Hammond will receive $450,000. “This is great news for these small villages,” said Davis. “This grant is a great example of the kind of investments we have to make at the federal level to allow our rural communities ...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced he will be hosting his second Open Government Night following the first event held in Decatur recently where more than 250 constituents attended. The series is in conjunction with state lawmakers to allow constituents an opportunity to hear directly from their elected officials at the state and federal level on important issues. The second event will be held in Champaign with State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville). "Ensuring constituent...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released this statement on the passing of former Illinois Congressman Paul Findley. “Paul was a loyal friend and mentor to so many of us in Illinois politics,” said Davis. “I last had the privilege of seeing Paul when I was added to the former Illinois College students’ wall at the Findley Congressional Office Museum. His dedication to Illinois College and the entire Jacksonville community was immeasurable. Paul’s work to further agriculture, his love for Ab...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) hosted a Rural Broadband Summit earlier this week at Blackburn College in Carlinville to discuss available federal resources for rural broadband services and the need for expanded services to these areas. He was joined by Douglas Wilson, State Director, Rural Development, USDA. Davis and Wilson met with more than 25 community leaders and stakeholders from rural counties and communities in the 13th District to discuss broadband expansion. Davis spoke about how Con...
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