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.

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) spent the week representing the 59th Senate District as an Edgar Fellow in this year’s 2018 class, joining emerging leaders from both the public and private sectors throughout Illinois for the comprehensive leadership training program.

Thousands of visitors attended the first-ever Southern Illinois Made Expo on July 28 and July 29, featuring traveling office hours hosted by State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) hosted traveling office hours and welcomed local businesses, area residents and members of the veterans community to the Pavilion in Marion for the first-ever Southern Illinois Made Expo held on July 28 and 29.

The Southern Illinois Made Expo will be taking place on July 28 and July 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pavilion in Marion. Come out and visit Senator Fowler’s legislative informational booth, located directly outside the event.

With the clock ticking down on the upcoming Southern Illinois Made Expo, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is inviting constituents to stop by his legislative information booth for traveling office hours to be held throughout the highly anticipated event.

State Senator Dale Fowler will be offering traveling office hours during his upcoming Southern Illinois Made Expo. On July 28 and 29, constituents are encouraged to stop by Senator Fowler’s Legislative Information Booth, speak with staff and ask their questions.

Illinois' Child Care Assistance Program is offering eligible families assistance with paying for child care costs.

Senator Fowler recently visited with the kids involved in the Teen REACH program of Massac County. The organization offers programs geared toward developing life skills and improving academic success. The program also gives back to the area, facilitating student participation in community service projects.

Ongoing efforts are being undertaken to resolve the funding issues with the Cave-In-Rock Ferry, a transportation connector between Kentucky 91 and Illinois Route 1. Currently, ferry operators are preparing to close the ferry down until appropriate funding can be found to cover increased regulation and staffing costs.

Traveling across the district this week, State Sen. Dale Fowler began recording new segments for his “Southern Illinois Treasures” series, promoted the upcoming Southern Illinois Made Expo, and joined the residents of the Heritage Woods Assisted Living Facility for a visit.

State Sen. Dale Fowler joined a number of his Senate and House colleagues at the official signing of the $38.5 billion bipartisan budget package on June 4, officially setting forth a balanced spending plan for the upcoming 2019 Fiscal Year.

On June 4, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joined Governor Bruce Rauner for the signing of the $38.5 billion bipartisan compromise budget package that does not add to taxpayers’ burdens.

Illinois’ axle weight limits could be aligned with neighboring states’ regulations under recent legislation sponsored by State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).

Senate lawmakers have come together to pass a bipartisan, balanced budget for the State of Illinois on May 30, according to State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).

According to State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), a number of roadways and bridges throughout the 59th Senate District will see improvements under the recently announced six-year Highway Improvement Program developed by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) will represent the 59th Senate District in this year’s Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) program, an annual training institute for state leaders in the Midwest.

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is sharing news from the Rend Lake Conservancy District about the recent water shortage and the successful efforts to repair the main line, restoring water access to communities. According to District officials, the Intercity Water Plant is pumping water into the system and the lake intake and treatment plant have been returned to service. Officials also report that the system will be on a boil water order until testing shows that the water is safe for consumption.