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IDOA REMINDS LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS TO PROTECT THEIR INVESTMENTS

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Recently the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza in a commercial chicken breeder flock in Tennessee. This is the first confirmed case of high path avian influenza (HPAI)... Read More.

Frerichs Seeks Clarity and Commonsense to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration needs to plainly say if it intends to crack down on the medical marijuana industry in Illinois, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.The administration’s comment of “greater enforcement” of laws that could close banks that have a relationship with the... Read More.

Rauner, Lawmakers Move to Protect Taxpayers from Inmate Legal Bills

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today his support for a bill that would help ease the burden of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and taxpayers by taking into account an inmate’s ability to pay for a private attorney. As a Read More.

Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Jobs, Ratepayers and Taxpayers

Wednesday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 2814, the Future Energy Jobs bill, at a ceremony at Riverdale High School in Port Byron. The bipartisan legislation ensures the Quad Cities and Clinton power facilities remain open for another 10 years, saving thousands of good-paying... Read More.

USDA Invests $1.7 Billion to Protect Sensitive Agricultural Lands through Conservation Reserve Program

Tuesday, November 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue nearly $1.7 billion in payments to more than half of a million Americans who have contracts with the government to protect sensitive agricultural lands. The investment, part of the voluntary USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), will... 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.

Phelps Pushes Legislation to Protect Southern Illinois Jobs, Prevent Misuse of State Road Funds

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is fighting to stop misuse of taxpayer dollars intended for road repair and protect local jobs by working to achieve bipartisan support in a House committee for his constitutional amendment requiring those funds only be used for transportation-related purposes. “When... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to End Operation Choke Point, Protect Legal Gun and Ammo Sellers

Thursday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today voted to end Operation Choke Point, an Obama Administration scheme to coerce banks and other financial institutions into cutting off relationships with legal businesses the administration dislikes.“While a wide range of industries have been affected, law abiding gun... Read More.