Carrier Mills protests over state Medicaid funding cuts
A rally in Carrier Mills warned that a 6 percent state cut and corresponding federal matching loss could endanger 7,000 jobs, reduce Medicaid patient access, and strain nursing homes. Officials say the facility serves about 300 residents with 85 percent on Medicaid and urged residents to contact lawmakers. Comstock urged action as budget discussions loom.
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Governor surveys flood area in Metropolis
Governor Quinn and Illinois Emergency Management Director Jon Monken visited Metropolis amid high flood waters in Jennings home area. Officials said federal aid requires a damage threshold and noted federal teams will assess personal and public damage in Southern Illinois, with weeks or months before a disaster declaration.
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Memphis Floodwaters Edge Record Peak Ahead of Crest
Memphis officials warned residents door to door in 1300 homes to evacuate as river levels neared the 1937 mark. Downstream in Louisiana authorities evacuated prisoners from the state’s toughest penitentiary and opened floodgates to ease levee pressure near New Orleans while crews prepared for a laborious cleanup.
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Randolph County assesses private property flood damage
The Randolph County Emergency Management Agency is collecting reports of water related damage from heavy rains and flooding. Residents with flooded basements should report to the zoning office at 618 826 5000 ext 220 or the Health Department at 618 826 5007. farmland and crop damage are excluded from this assessment and will be handled separately by a different program.
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Cairo River Levels and Curfew Brings City Contention
U S Army Corps of Engineers links sink holes to seepage at pumping stations and ongoing high river levels. Ohio River at Cairo stood at 58.07 feet Monday night after a record 61.72 feet last week. Corps monitors sand boil activity and overall system stability as Cairo considers curfew measures. Morgan expressed confidence in the system remaining safe and holding.
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