3+ hour, 28+ min ago   (320+ words) Peoria – State Senator Dave Koehler is sharing details for disaster assistance for those affected by the summer storms. Families and businesses in Mclean and Tazewell County may be eligible for recovery assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration as well…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (266+ words) PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the recipients of the second round of the Regional Site Readiness program. Two projects in State Senator Dave Koehler’s district will receive a combined $3.15 million to prepare sites for future…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (176+ words) SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Koehler’s House Bill 4509 designed to improve nursing home mental health evaluations has become law. The new law requires the Illinois Department of Human Services or a designee to visit any individual admitted to a nursing home…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (242+ words) PEORIA – State Senator Dave Koehler is encouraging park districts and municipalities in the 46th District to apply for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant. “Our parks play an essential role in building a sense…...

2+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (143+ words) SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Koehler’s House Bill 4420, which enhances editorial independence and makes changes to the College Campus Press Act to include professional journalist on campus has become law. “The freedom to investigate a story is how journalism thrives and…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (216+ words) Senator Dave Koehler Koehler applauds another balanced budget SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) released the following statement after the governors Fiscal Year 2027 Budget passed the Senate Monday: “As we stare down a nationwide affordability crisis, we face a different…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (233+ words) SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Koehler’s legislation to improve oversight and follow-up care for nursing home residents has advanced out of the Senate. “One of our most vulnerable population is our nursing home residents. Thoughtful care requires thoughtful polices,” said Koehler…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (147+ words) SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Koehler has advanced legislation that will help strengthen press protections for public media produced at state-supported colleges and universities in Illinois. “Journalism is what keeps our local and state officials in check,” said Koehler (D-Peoria). “To…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (129+ words) SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Dave Koehler is sponsoring legislation to strengthen press protections for public media produced at state-supported colleges and universities in Illinois. “Student and campus-based public media play an intimate role in informing their communities,” said Koehler (D-Peoria). “This…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (214+ words) SPRINGFEILD – State Senator Dave Koehler is working to improve oversight and follow-up care for nursing home residents living with serious mental illnesses. “For residents, it should be a guarantee that timely and thoughtful care responds to their needs,” said Koehler…...