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White County Board votes down raises for elected officials

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their March meeting at the White County Courthouse.A cost of living increase of 1.5% for county elected officials over the next three years was rejected by the Board at a 4 to 1 vote, with Don... Read More.

Pro 2nd Amendment Reis Votes No on Chicago-led Gun Grabs

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis spent the final two days of February in Springfield, battling Chicago Democrat-led attempts to implement a wide-ranging gun control agenda. Within 48 hours, legislation that creates new restrictions on age, ammunition limits, and new costs and licensing requirements on small... Read More.

Madigan Schedules Votes on Gun Safety Measures

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

In the wake of another tragic mass shooting claiming innocent lives at a Florida high school, Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats will advance a package of legislation next week that includes stricter regulation of gun dealers, restrictions on the purchase of military-style... Read More.

Shimkus Votes for Lower Taxes, More Jobs

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

Today Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted for the tax reform bill supported by President Donald Trump.“I’ve pushed for and promoted a simpler, fairer, flatter tax code since I was first elected, and that’s exactly what I was proud to vote for today,” Shimkus... Read More.

Shimkus Votes for Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted today for H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The legislation delivers on President Trump’s promise of meaningful relief for low- and middle-income taxpayers, and reduces business taxes so American employers can... Read More.

Severin Votes Against House Bill 4117

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted against House Bill 4117, which failed to pass the House on Thursday. The bill would have outlawed all trigger modification devices intended to accelerate a firearm’s rate of fire.“House Bill 4117 was an attempt to trample on the... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to Turn the Page on Obama-era Spending

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday the House of Representatives approved the last ever federal spending bill based upon an Obama-era budget. The bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill will keep the government running through September 30, 2017.“My constituents are fed up with massive, must-pass bills that spend too much... Read More.

Severin Votes to Deny Lawmakers a Pay Increase

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted to deny state lawmaker pay increases during a meeting of the House Executive Committee on Thursday morning. The Benton Republican and first-term lawmaker had filed an identical piece of legislation, HB 3790.“House Bill 643 will deny lawmakers an... Read More.

Carmi City Council votes to raise Clerk salary after April election

Wednesday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the first time in November on Tuesday night. Before the meeting, a well attended public hearing on the proposed TIF district and the City’s redevelopment plans was held with Keith Moran of Moran Economic Development on hand to... Read More.

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Carmi City Council votes to raise water rates, adds meter charge

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council on Tuesday, and concluded business much quicker than the last meeting for August.A public hearing on the new TIF district for Main Street and East Carmi will be held on October 4 just before the scheduled Council meeting that evening.The... Read More.