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White County taxpayers give $160,654 in County School Facility Tax in January

In January, White County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

By SE Illinois News | Apr 17, 2025

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In 2022, White County ranks 21st among Illinois counties with 27.5% transfer dependency

In 2022, government transfers made up 27.5% of income in White County—ranking it 21st most dependent among Illinois counties.

By SE Illinois News | Apr 17, 2025

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$46,405 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for White County

By SE Illinois News | Apr 16, 2025

In January, White County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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White County: Residents received $55.54 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By SE Illinois News | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.2% of income in White County, providing an average of $4,080 per capita to residents.

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Wayne County collects $115,698 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By SE Illinois News | Apr 15, 2025

In January, Wayne County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Wayne County residents pay $46,948 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By SE Illinois News | Apr 14, 2025

In January, Wayne County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Wayne County ranks 42nd in Illinois for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By SE Illinois News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Wayne County received an average of $12,992 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 42nd highest in Illinois.

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Illinois Ag Lobby Day gathers advocates at state Capitol

By SE Illinois News | Apr 14, 2025

On April 9, representatives from the Future Farmers of America, along with local farmers and agricultural professionals, assembled at the Illinois State Capitol for the annual Illinois Ag Lobby Day.

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Homeschooling bill stalls as legislative deadline passes

By SE Illinois News | Apr 14, 2025

The deadline for Senate and House bills to move to the other chamber for consideration recently passed.

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Windhorst acknowledges telecommunicators during National Telecommunicators Week

By SE Illinois News | Apr 14, 2025

Public safety telecommunicators provide essential services during emergencies, serving as a crucial link in crisis situations.

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Democrats advance bill to tighten reporting of lost or stolen firearms

By SE Illinois News | Apr 14, 2025

Democratic legislators have advanced Senate Bill 8, known as the Safe Gun Storage and Reporting Act.

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Senator Dale Fowler hosts Student Advisory Council at Illinois State Capitol

By SE Illinois News | Apr 14, 2025

State Senator Dale Fowler welcomed students from the 59th Senate District to the Illinois State Capitol as part of his Student Advisory Council program.

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Prairie State taxes: Gallatin County residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid for January

By SE Illinois News | Apr 13, 2025

Gallatin County residents paid $34,267 in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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$97,320 in County School Facility Tax collected in January for Wabash County

By SE Illinois News | Apr 13, 2025

In January, Wabash County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Edwards County: Residents received $7.87 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SE Illinois News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Edwards County, providing an average of $1,297 per capita to residents.

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Wabash County taxpayers give $29,749 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By SE Illinois News | Apr 12, 2025

In January, Wabash County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Wayne County taxpayers give $61,667 in County Sales Tax in January

By SE Illinois News | Apr 12, 2025

In January, Wayne County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Saline County residents pay $275,893 in County School Facility Tax in January

By SE Illinois News | Apr 11, 2025

In January, Saline County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$205,890 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in January for Saline County

By SE Illinois News | Apr 10, 2025

In January, Saline County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois bill granting resentencing for young offenders fails

By SE Illinois News | Apr 10, 2025

State Representative Patrick Windhorst played a crucial role in the defeat of a bill that would allow convicted murderers and rapists under the age of 21 the chance for parole and resentencing.