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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 2002

Page

3

Aid offered for storm damage in southern Illinois counties

FEMA approved disaster aid applications for public property in Alexander, Gallatin, Jackson, Johnson, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, and Union counties. Eligible local governments and some nonprofits may obtain 75 percent reimbursement for debris removal emergency services and repair or replacement of damaged infrastructure. State agencies and certain nonprofits can apply. 33 counties statewide are eligible.

Springfield Pean Federal Emergency Management Agency Alexander Gallatin Jackson Johnson Pope Pulaski Randolph Saline Union Illinois

Ryan raises cigarette tax to 98 cents

Governor George Ryan signed into law a higher cigarette tax raising the pack price to 98 cents starting July 1. The 69 percent hike is expected to generate at least $235 million for next year, with critics arguing the figure may be overstated. Nearby-state shoppers could shift spending across borders, potentially harming Illinois revenue and local governments.

Ryan Springfield George Ryan Illinois

Grandparents lose visitation rights in Illinois Supreme Court ruling

Illinois Supreme Court upheld a ruling that grandparent visitation laws are unconstitutional even when a parent is deceased. The court affirmed that single parents have final say over grandchildren. The Schweigerts sued for access after their daughter was raised by only one parent.

Springfield Illinois Supreme Court High Court Clifford Roberta Schweigert Valerie Moehle Umholtz Schweigerts Umholtz Betty Cassidy Pekin

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