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IPHCA Calls for Strengthening Funding in Underserved Communities in Response to Governor Pritzker’s FY2022 Proposed Budget

Thursday, February 18 by Mike Erwin

SPRINGFIELD -- Today, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual budget address virtually, introducing his proposal for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). IPHCA commends Governor Pritzker for prioritizing racial justice and eliminating disparities, and his commitment to protecting our state’s health care and human services systems. However,... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL RELIEF TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES WITH COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Wednesday, July 1 by Mike Erwin

State will disburse federal funding to communities seeking reimbursement for emergency costs beginning in July SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the State will expedite a portion of Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars... Read More.

Relief to Farmers PLUS Illinois Farm Bureau Response

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration is going to send a portion of $12 billion directly to farmers’ pockets as a way to soothe the sting of the tariff battle he’s waging against foreign importers of American farm commodities. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the program Tuesday... Read More.

Illinois Republican Congressional Delegation Releases Statement on H.R. 36 In Response to the Signing of Illinois H.B. 40

Wednesday, October 4 by Jc Tinsley

In the wake of legislation signed by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner that would allow for the use of taxpayer money to cover an unlimited number of abortions anytime for any reason, members of the Illinois Republican Congressional Delegation voted to advance bipartisan legislation... Read More.

American Red Cross Continues with Flood Response While Preparing for Potential of Additional Flooding

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region continues to assist residents who were affected by the heavy rains and flash flooding that pummeled parts of the Midwest, including central and southern Illinois, over the past week. A number of communities in... Read More.

USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers in Response to 2015 Market Downturn

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that beginning today, many of the 1.7 million farms that enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year. “This... Read More.

IEMA Receives $14 Million Grant for Emergency Response Communications Upgrade

Wednesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois’ efforts to relocate existing emergency response communications systems in preparation for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) got a financial boost recently with a grant totaling more than $14 million from the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). The... Read More.

Stopgap Funding Plan Will Support Critical Response, Safety Programs at IEMA

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The stopgap funding plan passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Rauner yesterday enables the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to continue its mission to protect the residents of Illinois from a variety of hazards and respond to disasters throughout the state. “This spending plan... Read More.

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