Education must be protected from Medicaid led budget cuts
Our view urges lawmakers to target Medicaid and pension reform while sparing education. It warns against deep cuts to schooling even if Medicaid faces a $2.7 billion reduction, arguing such cuts would devastate local districts like Murphysboro 186 and harm Illinois’ future. The piece stresses tax hikes and federal matching funds as needed safeguards.
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General Assembly
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Illinois State Board of Education
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Murphysboro
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Illinois education key to state's economic future says GERY J CHICO
GERY J. CHICO, chair of the Illinois State Board of Education, warns that education funding faces deep cuts amid a trend of delayed payments and layoffs. He argues for restored funding, policy reforms, and pension stabilization to prevent further harm to students and the state's economic prospects.
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Voice Of The Reader Prepare For A New America
A reader argues that Soylent Green foreshadows a corrupt government and societal collapse. He warns that voting alone won't reverse the decline and urges preparation for a transforming America to safeguard future generations.
Support for Closing Murray Center and Rebalancing Illinois Disability Care
The ARC of Illinois backs closing state institutions like Warren G. Murray Developmental Center as part of a Rebalancing Initiative. The plan emphasizes safe transitions to community living with guardians’ involvement, personalized care, and ongoing support. Thousands have moved successfully, improving life quality and independence.
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Warren G. Murray Developmental Center
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Letters to the Editor Policy for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan outlines rules for reader letters including 250 word limit, signing, phone verification, and publication details. It notes telephone numbers are not published, lists contact numbers for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto and Williamson County, and provides email addresses for letters and editors Gary Metro and Mark Fitton.
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Officials Contacts for Illinois Delegation
U S Senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin provide phone and web contacts. Representative John Shimkus also lists district and DC numbers and a website. The details include 312 prefixes and 618 numbers, plus congressional site links for each official.
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