State Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Ill.)
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Bennett: 'Happy Veterans Day. Today we remember the service our brave men and women in uniform have made for our country'
In a Nov. 11 Facebook post, Sen. Scott M. Bennett shared his thoughts on Veterans Day.
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Bennett: 'Wishing you and your family a safe and spooky holiday'
Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) recently took to Facebook to wish his constituents a spooky Halloween.
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EPA funds upgrades at Illinois wastewater treatment plants: 'This funding is a significant stride'
Three Illinois public wastewater treatment plants received Illinois Environmental Protection Agency grants for upgrades for energy efficiency.
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Bennett on 78th anniversary of D-Day: 'We reflect on the sacrifice of those who died in battle'
Illinois Sen. Scott M. Bennett reflected on the anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy Beach during World War II in 1944.
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Bennett on proposed rebate: 'All you have to do is file your taxes'
Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) wants tax rebates for Illinois residents.
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Bennett congratulates Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
On April 7, Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) took to Facebook to congratulate the newest justice to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Bennett announces fraud prevention seminar for seniors
In an April 15 Facebook post, Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-Champaign) announced he is hosting a fraud prevention seminar for seniors in the Danville community.
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Bennett encourages early childhood educators to enhance credentials with new Illinois scholarship program
State Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is spreading the word about a newly established scholarship program in the state aimed to help advance the credentials of people who work in early childhood education.
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Bennett establishes 52nd District book club to 'keep young minds engaged'
Sen. Bennett (D-Champaign) will soon launch a Summer Book Club for the 52nd State Senate District residents to make up for students’ lack of learning during the 2-month vacation.
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Illinois senator, Vermillion County works director says it’s 'a great opportunity' for job searching
Illinois State Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Springfield) said on a Facebook posting now is the time for people to go back to work and the time to search for a job for those out of work is now, because of a strong employment market.
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Bennett urges Illinois residents to 'stay the course' as state plans to enter final phase to fully reopen
The State of Illinois recently announced that the state is on track to enter the fifth and final phase of the Restore Illinois plan to fully reopen businesses and resume normal recreation activities.
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District 52 schools to get $128 million federal relief; Bennett: 'This has been a tough year'
Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) said that schools within the 52nd District would receive approximately $128 million in additional funding to help address the challenges posed during the yearlong pandemic.
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Illinois launches child-care service grant program
Illinois is launching a grant program that will provide aid to child-care services as the state tries to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rose votes no, Bennett votes yes on budget bills
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.
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Bennett presses governor to support college funding bill
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-52) is calling on Governor Rauner to support a bill advanced the Senate that would help colleges weather the ongoing budget battle and provide support to students. Without a finalized budget, the state is unable to continue providing MAP funds to its public colleges and universities.
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Danville family advocacy center hosts diaper drive
For most of November, state Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign), Danville Township Supervisor Mike West and the New Directions Family Advocacy Center have been teaming up to sponsor a diaper drive to raise inventory for the Vermilion County Family Advocacy Center Diaper Bank.
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Workshop to help residents reduce utility bills
State Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is working with experts from the Citizens Utility Board to create a free clinic where local consumers can receive help to reduce their gas, electric and landline telephone costs.