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NCOE Board prepares for school year without state funding

Thursday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education met Wednesday evening and amended the 2015-2016 budget. Superintendent Matt Vollman told the Board that again this year the District has been able to keep expenses under control but revenue has not kept pace. However, the District does still... Read More.

Righter: Speaker Madigan, House Democrats kill EIU funding legislation

Friday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation that sailed through the Illinois Senate May 5 that would have directed more critical funding to Eastern Illinois University, other universities, and community colleges during the state’s ongoing budget impasse is now essentially dead, according to State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).“This is yet... Read More.

Righter: Democrat school funding proposal harmful to downstate

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – Numbers from the Illinois State Board of Education show downstate school districts and students would end up on the losing end of an education funding reform plan, to the tune of $120 million. Meanwhile, Senate Bill 231 would direct an additional... Read More.

Phelps Stops By Schools to Urge Increased Funding for Southern Illinois Public Education

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, visited local schools in his district in order meet with students, teachers and administrators to discuss some of the issues in Springfield related to funding for public schools in Southern Illinois. “Education is absolutely vital for the... Read More.

Reis Votes to Protect Funding for Roads

Wednesday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield….State Rep. David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) recently voted to support a proposed Illinois Constitutional Amendment that seeks to protect a funding mechanism for Illinois’ roads, highways, and transportation systems. HJRCA 36 passed the House overwhelmingly and now moves to the Senate for consideration.“This Constitutional... Read More.

Bradley, Phelps and Local Educators Pushing for Additional Education Funding in Fiscal Year 2017 Budget

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois school superintendents will join state Reps. John Bradley and Brandon Phelps at a Thursday press conference in Springfield to call on the General Assembly and the governor to implement a Fiscal Year 2017 budget that increases funding for elementary schools and high... Read More.

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Phelps Fights for Funding for Autism Programs

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is fighting to protect vital services for Southern Illinois families grappling with autism as programs continue to be cut by Republican Governor Bruce Rauner. “Hardworking Southern Illinois families who have children and loved ones with Autism should not be made... Read More.

Phelps Expresses Anger, Disappointment Over Lack of FEMA Funding

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, issued the following statement Thursday after receiving word that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Illinois’ request for flood assistance:“I think it is absolutely ridiculous that we were denied assistance from FEMA for the flooding in Alexander and... Read More.

Righter opposes legislation that neglects funding for EIU, other universities

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – Calling it “more political games,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) voted against Senate Bill 2043, a measure that leaves out state funding for four-year universities.“This legislation is not the right thing to do,” Righter said. “We have an opportunity to do... Read More.

SIC Foundation Helps Increase Funding for Scholarship

Tuesday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

Yearly, more than 70 percent of Southeastern Illinois College students receive some form of financial aid and scholarships and approximately $4 million is awarded.With students feeling the crunch now more than ever with the rising cost of university tuition and fees, the SIC Foundation... Read More.