State to Add About 100 Fees to Lift Budget Gap
Springfield bureau reports the state budget takes effect Tuesday with roughly 100 fee increases expected to raise $349 million. Highlights include speeding fines up to 79 dollars, boat registration boosts, liquor license hikes, landfill waste charges, new NPDES water discharge fee, higher amusement device licenses, lobbyist registration rise, and higher DUI reinstatement fees.
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Archery tournament survives tornado damage at Mermet Lake
Natural Resources site superintendent McGinnies oversees a rescheduled ASA archery event at Mermet Lake after Massac County tornado damage. Despite 400 acres wrecked by a May 6 storm and heavy rains, 260 shooting lanes across five ranges were prepared. Volunteers and ASA support, plus vendor raffles funding tornado relief, kept the event on track with strong turnout and praise from competitors and onlookers.
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Illinois Blagojevich budget relies on unorthodox revenue sources
The plan shifts funds, sells assets, and auctions a riverboat casino license to fund a 23 billion general fund. Analysts warn revenue projections depend on non economic sources, while lawmakers reserve 2 percent across agencies and face questions on property sales and riverboat tax profitability.
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