Turner, local leaders unveil economic development plan for downtown Springfield
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner, alongside State Representative Mike Coffey, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter unveiled an economic development plan for downtown Springfield Tuesday.
“Four units of government are working together in a bipartisan manner to provide economic tools that will finance and fund the development of a new hotel and the expansion of the Bank of Springfield Center,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “We all share the same vision – a thriving downtown that strengthens our capital city while supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.”
Senate Bill 3499 would establish the Capital Area Tourism Authority as a political subdivision and unit of local government, allowing the authority to exercise certain economic development powers. Turner’s legislation aims to promote business, industry, commerce and tourism in Springfield, Sangamon County, and the state of Illinois.
Turner: we are helping shape our future ag leaders
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SPRINGFIELD – Building on her work to expand agriculture education, State Senator Doris Turner passed a measure through the Senate to increase access to agricultural education programs across Illinois.
“Our state’s agriculture industry provides various paths that can lead to good-paying jobs,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Students deserve to have the opportunity to see the number of avenues within the ag industry.”
Senate Bill 3226 would require the Illinois State Board of Education to submit a report on the status and availability of agricultural education programs statewide. The report would include trends, challenges and barriers, opportunities for expansion, and recommendations to better align agricultural education with workforce and post-secondary opportunities in agriculture and agribusiness.
Turner celebrates Illinois’ agriculture industry
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner celebrated the 56th annual Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day, highlighting the importance of supporting farmers and the state’s agricultural industry.
“Illinois' agriculture industry is one of the driving forces for our state and plays a role in almost everything we do,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “It drives jobs, exports and innovation. Agriculture is an essential and legacy industry to Illinois that powers our state’s economy.”
Illinois Ag Legislative Day is a long-standing tradition that allows Future Farmers of America members the opportunity to learn firsthand how to become strong advocates for the agriculture industry and agricultural education.
Turner invites Decatur residents to upcoming senior fair
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DECATUR – State Senator Doris Turner is inviting residents to attend a senior resource fair on Thursday, April 9.
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army of Decatur and Macon County, located at 229 W. Main St. in Decatur. It is free and open to the public.
“The upcoming event will give seniors a one-stop shop to learn more about state and local resources available in the Decatur community,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “People will have the opportunity to get information to help them stay safe, informed and healthy.”
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