Miners Offered Temporary Jobs at Galatia Mine in Utah
Utah coal workers from Tower Mine near Price affected by Crandall Canyon collapse offered three week stints at Murray mines including Galatia in Saline County. The plan covers 170 workers with transport and lodging paid, retains benefits, and includes a week off for geologic studies before longwall changes.
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Blagojevich signs $1 billion electric rate relief plan
Governor Rod Blagojevich signs a $1 billion electric rate relief package at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds after lawmakers sent the measure. He notes it is not perfect but improves consumer relief, with Ameren refund checks to start within about two weeks and a mixed Republican reaction.
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Shelley Epstein
Blagojevich fields questions on electric rates and budget
Governor Blagojevich answers reporters about state electric rate policies and the budget. He outlines proposed changes, defends spending plans, and faces queries on potential impacts for residents and businesses.
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Blagojevich Defends State Budget Cuts Amid Pork Removals
DU QUOIN Gov Rod Blagojevich defends his move to cut nearly 500 million from the state budget at a press conference. He frames budgets as moral documents and explains the reduction targets member initiatives or pork projects to redirect funds for broader aims.
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JALC board weighs possible extension for President Mees
John A. Logan College trustees met in executive session late Tuesday to discuss extending President Robert L. Mees's contract beyond the June 2008 expiration. Debates include renegotiation or no action. past controversy in 2005 over Mees's early retirement and rehiring, which saved over $200,000 over three years. Mees's salary timeline: $185,000 pre retirement, $78,750 during retirement year, $140,400 from July 1, 2006 onward. Trustee Kilquist opposed extending time. Rendleman favored extension, calling a good president hard to replace.
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Illinois counties show modest poverty drop in 2008 projections
The Heartland Alliance report notes Jackson Williamson and Franklin counties improving while Perry Union and Saline decline and Jackson holds steady. Using 65 000 plus population census figures, Amy Rynell cites statewide gains though about 1.4 million remain in poverty with many uninsured, urging continued progress.
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