Paul Simon Papers collected into book by SIU editor
Jackson of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale edited hundreds of the late senator Paul Simon's writings. The book draws from his newspaper editing days in Troy to his roles as lieutenant governor and senator. It covers thoughts on campaigning finance reform health policy immigration taxation energy and more. Simon championed funding pensions and infrastructure with prudent budgeting and taxes, while staying friends with Republicans.
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Paul Simon
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Paul
Saline County Updates Emergency Plan and Funding
Saline County updates its emergency preparedness plan detailing hazard profiles demographics and agency roles with a focus on warning operations and community exercises. Ninness credits state code requirements and federal funds for accreditation while noting recent funding allowed extra staff and six month reevaluations.
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Saline County
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Patti Thompson
Illinois Emergency Management Agency
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Jackson County eyes budget cuts for coming year
Jackson County plans preliminary budget reductions as the finance committee notes urgency. Board members push to end practice of using leaving staff salaries as bonuses, discuss potential fee increases, and warn some departments may falter under cuts. Property tax bills arrive this week with Oct 30 first payment due date. Finance meeting set for Sept 17 at the Jackson County Courthouse.
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Mark Holt
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Carbondale weighs funding splash park and parking rule changes
Carbondale City Council debates a $625,000 funding match for a splash park with $150,000 raised so far and a proposed city funding hike. Council members split, with Monty tying funds to annexation and Adams seeking details and citizen input. The tourism bureau would administer the grant while a parking ordinance revision aims to trim enforcement hours and raise fines.
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