Illinois socialists get behind Sanders, Foxx, Newman in March primaries
Illinois voters supportive of the United States adopting a socialist economic and political system have been campaigning vigorously for three marquee candidates on the March 17 Democrat primary ballot.
From Illinois Business Daily
WIC participation in Illinois drops 26.4% over 5 years
The number of Illinois residents taking part in the federal nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) declined 26.4 percent from fiscal years 2015 to 2019, the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service reported.
From Illinois Business Daily
Highest income earners in Illinois taxed at 7.4% rate
The top 1 percent of earners in Illinois are taxed at an effective rate of 7.4 percent, compared to the state’s 12.6 percent tax rate on the middle 20 percent of income earners, according to a new 24/7 Wall St. analysis.
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From Peoria Standard
Rep. Butler calls for transparency at AVR oversight hearing
Illinois state Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) told a panel of state agencies that transparency, full cooperation and a sense of urgency were key to fixing a recently reported issue with the state's automatic voter registration (AVR) system that allowed 574 non-citizens to be registered to vote in 2018.
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IBHE: Higher Education Agencies Find Another Year of Record Investment in Governor's Budget Proposal
Higher education funding for public universities and community colleges in Illinois would gain a $109.7 million increase according to Gov. JB Pritzker's budget proposal for fiscal year 2021.
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OSFM: Arson Division Seeking Information on Multiple Barn Fires in Macoupin County
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Arson Division and Macoupin County Sheriff's Office are seeking information about multiple barn fires over the past month in Macoupin County.
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Building on Steady Progress, Gov. Pritzker Delivers Second Balanced Budget Proposal to Continue to Make Our State Stronger
Building on the steady progress made since he took office, Governor JB Pritzker proposed his second balanced budget that takes a disciplined approach to managing the state's limited resources while also making crucial investments that will make our state stronger.
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DCEO: Pritzker Administration Launches Technical Assistance Programs for Social Equity Applicants Seeking Cannabis Licenses
Low-interest loans now available for social equity applicants
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OSFM: Encourages Illinoisans to Purchase Approved Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms serve as a key part of a fire escape plan
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced appointments in his administration
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IDOR: Pritzker Administration Announces Revenue Figures For First Month Of Adult Use Cannabis
State’s New Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Generated Over $10 Million In Cannabis and Retail Sales Tax Revenue
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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE: Forensic Laboratories Post Case Assignments and Completion Rates Online
As a new measure of transparency and accountability, the Illinois State Police Forensic Services Command unveiled to the public a forensics dashboard showing the number of case assignments and average completion times.
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IDFPR: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces Tenth Round of "Same-Site" Licenses for Adult Use Cannabis
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has announced two more "Same Site" adult use cannabis licenses.
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Gov. Pritzker Unveils Government Efficiencies Exceeding $225 Million in Upcoming Budget Year, $750 Million Over Next Three Years
FY21 Efficiencies Include $175M in Health Care Savings, Optimized Agency Operations, Potential IDES/IDOL Merger, Reduction of Boards and Commissions
