City Of Benton
Recent News About City Of Benton
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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Franklin County receive in 2021?
Farms in Franklin County received $5,294,656 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of April 6
The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of April 6.
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Severin helps Benton celebrate return of 'Farm City Days'
June 10 became "Farm City Days" this year throughout Illinois thanks to Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton), who got the Illinois House to pass a resolution celebrating Benton's first Farm City Days in 21 years, according to a press release.
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11.1 percent of people in Benton receive food stamps.
11.1 percent of people in Benton were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.