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State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joined fellow lawmakers for the first week of scheduled fall veto session. During the week, lawmakers took votes on several pieces of legislation that had received the Governor’s veto earlier this year.

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) to transfer property ownership of the Hardin County Work Camp to Hardin County passed the Senate on November 15.

As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is providing an update on the upcoming scheduled fall Veto Session.

On October 17, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) visited Southeastern Illinois College for a project update on ongoing efforts to renovate the Melba Patton Learning Resource Center (MPLRC) and the Dana Keating Student Success Center (DKSSC) to create a Learning Commons area for students.

As a part of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget plan, two state facilities in the 59th Senate District will receive critical funding for repairs, updates and improvements on deferred maintenance projects.

On October 17, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) visited Southeastern Illinois College for a project update on ongoing efforts to renovate the Melba Patton Learning Resource Center (MPLRC) and the Dana Keating Student Success Center (DKSSC) to create a Learning Commons area for students.

In local news last week, Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) had the opportunity to experience Mineral Products' 6260, the patent-pending Active Track and Yard Cleaner. Senator Fowler was invited to the company’s facility to witness the product firsthand, having the chance to operate and drive the innovative machinery being produced and manufactured in Southern Illinois

Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) welcomed dozens of high school students from across the 59th Senate District to his annual Youth Advisory Council on October 15.

On October 15, funding was released for a number of recreational trail development projects throughout the state of Illinois.

On October 15, State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) welcomed dozens of high school students from across the 59th Senate District to his annual Youth Advisory Council, a unique, hands-on opportunity for area students to learn about and experience state government and public policy.

Close to $2.8 million in capital funding has been released to benefit Fort Massac State Park as part of the Fiscal Year 2019 capital budget approved in late May.

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is set to host his first-ever Sportsmen’s and Outdoorsmen’s Update Meeting on Monday, October 15.

A total of $1 million in capital funding has been released for the proposed river port terminal in the city of Cairo, signaling a key investment in the future economic development of Southern Illinois.   

Senator Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is applauding a local school for being named a recipient of the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools award.

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Representing the interest of Illinois’ coal industry, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) spoke before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to voice his support for the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule proposal on October 1.

After months of uncertainty, an agreement on funding has been reached between the Cave-In-Rock Ferry operator and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

In an effort to bring economic development to Southern Illinois, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) filed legislation to begin the process of transferring property ownership of the Hardin County Work Camp to Hardin County on September 21.

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joined representatives from Pepsi MidAmerica on September 17 to provide an update on ongoing expansion plans at the company’s Marion facility and project developments within the area to ease traffic flow.

As part of the recently approved Fiscal Year 2019 capital budget, three local community colleges in the 59th Senate District will receive funding for emergency or deferred maintenance projects on campus.

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is joining local officials, including the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department, in efforts to reopen the Hardin County Work Camp.

Seeking someone to utilize the now-vacant Golconda Job Corps site, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joined other lawmakers to tour the empty facility on August 29.

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) to expand Illinois’ current axle weight limitations to compete with neighboring states was signed into law on August 25.

Joining lawmakers from all over the Midwest, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) spent the week taking part in the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development program (BILLD).

State Senator Dale Fowler of Harrisburg was among 36 select lawmakers to complete a leadership training program that identifies and assists emerging state and provincial leaders in the Midwest.