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Governor Rauner issues statement on the Future Energy Jobs Bill

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 2814, the Future Energy Jobs Bill: “For months our administration has been very clear that any energy legislation should follow the guiding principles of protecting jobs, ratepayers and taxpayers. After dozens of hours of good... Read More.

Outgoing White County Board member Mike Ray issues statement on election result

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

The following statement was issued by outgoing White County Board member Mike Ray at the close of the November 15th meeting of the White County Board. “Sixteen years ago, I entered and won a Democratic Primary election against two worthy opponents, Sue James from Norris... Read More.

Shimkus issues statement on closure of Carmi coal mine

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after learning that Pattiki mine outside Carmi will close:“With every mine closure, EPA’s War on Coal inflicts more pain on coal producing areas of our country. Each new anti-coal rule and regulation rolled out by... Read More.

Rural Wabash County Water District issues statement on water discoloration

Wednesday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Rural Wabash County Water District is continuing to have issues with discoloration of their water. Rural Wabash purchases their water from the City of Albion. Previously, the City of Albion was having problems in their system, resulting in the discoloration of the water... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Obamacare Rate Shocks

Thursday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) issued the following statement after Wednesday’s announcement of the large premium rate increases in 2017 for the Obamacare marketplace exchange in Illinois:“This is another unfortunate example of why I voted against the creation of Obamacare and continue to support... Read More.

Statement issued by Rural Wabash County Water District about ongoing issues

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

"Several customers of the Rural Wabash County Water District are still experiencing discoloration (iron) in their water. The RWCWD purchases water from the City of Albion. Recently, Albion has had several issues with their system, resulting in the discoloration of the water. The City of Albion is still working... Read More.

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Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding House Passage of GMO Labeling Legislation

Friday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the GMO labeling legislation.“We’re extremely pleased to see the House of Representatives vote with the Senate to pass the Roberts-Stabenow GMO labeling... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Recent Violence

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to the recent violence across the nation:“I am saddened and outraged by the most recent deaths in our country. I mourn with the families of all who have died. We must bring hope... Read More.

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING BIPARTISAN GMO LABELING LEGISLATION

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the bipartisan Roberts-Stabenow GMO food labeling bill.“More than 90 percent of the corn and soybeans produced in Illinois are genetically modified, a scientifically safe process that has allowed Illinois... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau issues statement regarding EPA’s 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard Draft

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

“While we applaud EPA for the timeliness of its 2017 proposal and for expanding the use of biofuels next year by another 700 million gallons, once again we believe the agency’s proposal falls short of maximizing the potential of the U.S. biofuels industry. By... Read More.