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SIC Board meets amid State and Federal budget concerns

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to hire an auditordiscuss state and federal budget impact on the college, as well as approve a number of action items. After receiving multiple... Read More.

Carmi City Council approves FY 2017 budget at Tuesday meeting

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council breezed through the agenda at their first meeting of March Tuesday night. Following approval of the February 21st meeting minutes, the Council approved rescheduling the April 4th meeting to Monday, April 3rd to avoid a conflict with Election Day. The Council... Read More.

Statewide poll: Majority of Illinois voters say state should balance the budget through spending cuts, not tax increases

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

More than half of Illinoisans say state government spends too much money, and should close its budget deficit by only cutting spending – not raising taxes. This is according to a new poll of likely Illinois voters, released today by the non-partisan Illinois Policy... Read More.

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Madigan: Democrats are Proposing a New Way Forward on Budget, Economic Reforms

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address: “Throughout my time in state government, legislators and governors from both parties have agreed that the state budget must be a priority. While the House has passed a... Read More.

Sen. Righter issues statement after Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address Feb. 15. “Let’s be clear, there are no easy solutions to Illinois’ dire financial problems,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said. “I appreciate the fact Gov. Rauner struck... Read More.

Statement from John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute on Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his third annual budget address. Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement: “Gov. Rauner is right that Illinois needs structural reforms to become attractive to job creators and residents. The so-called ‘grand bargain’ that has been... Read More.

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Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

As prepared for delivery Good afternoon: President Cullerton Speaker Madigan Leader Radogno Leader Durkin Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti Attorney General Madigan Secretary White Comptroller Mendoza Treasurer Frerichs Members of the General Assembly Ladies and Gentlemen: “The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion… We must think anew and act anew.” “We must think... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs Releases Fourth Quarter Missed Investment Earnings Due to Budget Impasse

Friday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois could have earned $8.8 million more in investment income in the fourth quarter of 2016 as a result of the year-long budget impasse, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “Following yesterday’s state of the state address, we can all agree that... Read More.

SIC Board learns of new grants and new curriculum amid the usual state budget barriers

Thursday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

The SIC Board of Trustees held their first meeting of 2017 on Jan. 17. Pictured in the front row (l-r) are Bridget Fitzpatrick, Student Trustee; Blake Bradley; Debbie Hughes; Dr. Frank Barbre, Vice-Chair; and Barbara Potter, Recording Secretary. Back row (l-r) are Dr.... Read More.

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White County Board approves balanced budget

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met on Tuesday night a week later than normal due to the election last Tuesday. The meeting opened with the reconvening of the September 13th meeting. It was announced that the County will have a balanced budget with a $3,400... Read More.

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SIC Board meets amid State and Federal budget concerns

Carmi City Council approves FY 2017 budget at Tuesday meeting

Statewide poll: Majority of Illinois voters say state should balance the budget through spending cuts, not tax increases

Madigan: Democrats are Proposing a New Way Forward on Budget, Economic Reforms

Sen. Righter issues statement after Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address

Statement from John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute on Budget Address

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 Budget Address

Treasurer Frerichs Releases Fourth Quarter Missed Investment Earnings Due to Budget Impasse

SIC Board learns of new grants and new curriculum amid the usual state budget barriers

White County Board approves balanced budget

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