Economic study notes widening gaps in education groups
Associate Professor Peisa Kevin Sylvester of Economics at SIU Carbondale notes that even in the last two decades divergences persist between those with some college and those with more education, with the gap widening within that cohort.
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Wages gap tied to education and regional factors
An economist notes statewide wage averages for entry level, median, and experienced workers, with Southern Illinois wages lagging statewide by 6.35 to 27.4 percent. SIU experts link wage trends to education, skill demand, and technological change, noting college degrees boost earnings while trades also rise. Potential future boosts may come from overseas demand and high-tech growth.
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Medicaid cuts spark behind scenes fight in Illinois legislature
Southern Illinois Health CEO Rex Budde reports positive feedback from some lawmakers, while Reps John Bradley Mike Best and Brandon Phelps back a House resolution backing Medicaid cuts. Phelps suggests room for negotiation on the depth of cuts as hospitals warn of reduced access and higher ER use, with potential $5 million impact on SIH and broader fiscal strain amid an $8.5 billion state bill.
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