This week, U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Andy Levin (MI-09) introduced the Time Off to Vote Act, which would require employers to provide their employees at least two hours of paid leave to vote in a federal election. “The freedom to vote is sacred, and the foundation of our nation’s democracy,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “I’m proud to join Congressman Cartwright today to introduce the Time Off to Vote Act, critical legislation to ensure that every American worker has the ability to exercise their constitutional right to... Read More

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the release of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emergency fuel waiver:  “With Putin’s war exacerbating record-high gas prices, I was pleased to see the EPA issue an emergency fuel waiver for E-15 gasoline sales throughout this summer. This decision will save consumers money, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and support our family farmers. It’s time we prioritize homegrown, renewable biofuels as a replacement for Russian energy sources and this... Read More

The Iowa Democratic Black Caucus and Scott County  Democrats will host an event for candidates and constituents on Sunday, May 1 at Davenport’s River Music Experience from 2-4 p.m. River Music Experience is located at 129 N. Main, Davenport. Appetizers and beverages will be available. Deidre DeJear, Democratic candidate for governor, will headline the event. “Radical Right efforts to deny our Freedom to Vote make this election more important than any other,” Scott County Democratic Chair Matt Trimble says. “It will be a chance for voters to meet the candidates and elected officials who... Read More

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that nearly $100,000 in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rural infrastructure grants have been awarded to Morrison, Oquawka and Williamsfield, Illinois. “Our small cities and villages are the fabric of the Heartland and the drivers of our rural economy,” Congresswoman Bustos said. “Since I was elected to Congress nearly a decade ago, I’ve always prioritized ensuring that all of our communities receive the attention and support they deserve from the federal government. I’m so glad to announce that Morrison, Oquawka and Williamsfield,... Read More

The Quad Cities Business Journal (QCBJ) announced speakers for its first annual 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event today. The event invites nine Quad Cities leaders to share 10 of their best ideas and rules to live by that can be applied to any business. Each speaker will have five minutes to present. Speakers can discuss all 10 ideas or focus on a few, but registrants will receive all 90 ideas in an exclusive supplement. The event will be held Thursday, April 21 from 7:30 am.-9:30 a.m. at the Adler Theatre. Tickets are $43 per individual and $25 for students. Breakfast will be provided. For more information... Read More

Iowa will keep its first-in-the-nation spot for nominating the presidential candidate in 2024 — for Republicans, at least. The Republican National Committee voted unanimously to keep Iowa as the first spot in the presidential nominating calendar last week. Both the Republicans and Democrats are voting this year whether or not to keep Iowa in the top spot. There’s been some question as to whether the Democratic National Committee is going to keep the Midwest state at the top of the contests, and there’s been speculation that a new state could emerge on the Democratic side to kick... Read More

The Iowa Democratic Black Caucus and Scott County  Democrats will host an event for candidates and constituents on Sunday, May 1 at Davenport’s River Music Experience from 2-4 p.m. River Music Experience is located at 129 N. Main, Davenport. Appetizers and beverages will be available. Deidre DeJear, Democratic candidate for governor, will headline the event. “Radical Right efforts to deny our Freedom to Vote make this election more important than any other,” Scott County Democratic Chair Matt Trimble says. “It will be a chance for voters to meet the candidates and elected officials who... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has entered into a war of words with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him the “Kremlin Gremlin” and ripping him up after Bustos was sanctioned by the Russian Government this week. Bustos, as a member of  the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, voted to pass $13.6 billion in military and humanitarian assistance to support the people of Ukraine as well as legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus as well as all energy imports from Russia. In response, the Russian Foreign Ministry formally sanctioned Bustos,... Read More

The Iowa Democratic Black Caucus and Scott County  Democrats will host an event for candidates and constituents on Sunday, May 1 at Davenport’s River Music Experience from 2-4 p.m. River Music Experience is located at 129 N. Main, Davenport. Appetizers and beverages will be available. Deidre DeJear, Democratic candidate for governor, will headline the event.   “Radical Right efforts to deny our Freedom to Vote make this election more important than any other,” Scott County Democratic Chair Matt Trimble says. “It will be a chance for voters to meet the candidates and elected officials... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s emergency action to allow summer sales of E15 to help reduce gas prices. E15 is currently selling for up to 60 cents cheaper per gallon than traditional gasoline. “With Putin’s price hike driving high gas prices nationwide, it’s essential that we take action to cut prices at the pump. Today’s emergency action from President Biden to allow summer sales for E15 is the right choice for consumers, family farmers and our rural communities,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “By blending our fuel with... Read More