SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, to ensure that local public transit agencies receive promised state funding will take effect on July 1. “During the governor’s budget crisis, funding that was owed to downstate transit...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois businesses located on the state border would receive assistance accessing state economic incentives that will help create and retain jobs in local communities under a proposal backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island. “As a state,...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois’ veterans’ homes would be required to fully inform family members and the public of disease outbreaks threatening our military heroes under legislation being advanced by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, correcting the glaring...
EAST MOLINE, Ill. – To help ensure that taxpayers are receiving proper exemptions and credits, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, will host a state income tax credit seminar on Monday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. at the East Moline Public Library, located at 740 16th Ave....
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Military veterans will be able to receive college credit for their service, opening the door to new career opportunities, under a new law supported by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, that is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1. “Veterans deserve...