Federal rules called expensive, inefficient Safety regulations squeeze small firms
Henry Weast quits heavy excavation citing OSHA costs as ruinous to a $15 million annual business. The article outlines small businesses burdened by compliance, fear of audits, and rising legal costs, while safety equipment firms gain. It notes varied opinions from manufacturers, associations, and lawyers, plus calls for clearer guidance and possible overreach concerns.
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Michael Jett
The
Wall Street Journal
Henry Weast
Cahinda
Mr. Weast
OSHA
Weast
Herbert Liebenson
National Small Business Association
Labor Department
National Association of Manufacturers
Kenneth E. Schweiger
Mr. Schweiger
Liebenson
George C. Guenther
House
Subcommittee
Lawrence Stessin
Stessin
Editorials Gaps in state health plan
The piece argues Illinois must finish building a county centered mental health system while retaining parts of the old hospital based framework. It describes 1960s elements, the shift to community care, funding hurdles, and friction between counties and the state. It suggests piloting California or Pennsylvania style plans before a full statewide transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Illinois
Thany
Clinoios
State Department of Mental Health
California
Pennsylvania
Ending Medicaid waste and reform in Illinois public aid
Gov Daniel Walker aims for a waste free Medicaid and public aid program with Edelman as head to cut ineligible recipients and curb rising costs. Proposes consolidating Cook County aid under the state, simplifying grants, updating data processing, and expanding supervisory review to train staff and improve policy clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Walker
Richard B. Ogilvie
Edward T. Weaver
Gov. Walker
Joel Edelman
Grams
Cook County Department of Public Aid
State Department of Public Aid
Edelman
Voter concerns over Carbondale road funding and County Board
John B. Smith of Carbondale praises turnout as residents question why the County Board voted 142 against state and federal money for a paved road around Carbondale. He suggests possible hanky panky and urges voters to oust the board at the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Illnoisan
Carbondale
Floyd Boals
John B. Smith
Johnston City school bond plan prompts reader concerns
Bertha Moake of Johnston City criticizes a proposed 1.4 million dollar bond referendum for a new gym and extra classrooms, arguing that the district prioritizes athletics over needed school space and questioning the transparency of information shared with the public. She recalls earlier bond talks and urges economical planning and full public disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Illnoisan
Johnston City
5Lant
Bertha Moake
Questioning psychiatric labels in the Rosenhan experiment observations
Eight pseudopatients gained secret admission to twelve hospitals. They reported voices or other symptoms, were admitted, then ceased showing signs, yet most were diagnosed with schizophrenia and discharged. The piece questions whether sane and insane can be reliably distinguished within psychiatric settings.
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D.L. Rosenhan
Take pride in parks in Herrin Illinois
Herrin City Park opens with 21 white ducks 14 mallards and a swan along with 4500 new tulip bulbs. Park superintendent John Berra trims hedges cleans ponds paints tables and maintains tulips as visitors feed ducks in spring weather. The piece notes seasonal closures risks damages and the need for visitors to care for the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeleh Scalé
Herrin
Herrin City
John Berra
Ilinois
Berra
Kentucky
City Park Pride and Responsibility Echoed in Letter
A reader asks how the park scene looks to them and urges neighbors to take pride and responsibility. The piece mixes reflections on tulips saplings and a child’s play while quoting Yogi Berra about friendship and community care for the city park.
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