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Wednesday, August 15, 2012  JWCC 2013 budget is 4% lower than the 2012 budget.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Nine regional superintendent's offices across the State of Illinois will close.

Sunday, June 24, 2012  Sunday, taxes on cigarettes in Illinois rose a full $1 per pack. The tax rate for cigarettes rose from $0.98 to $1.98.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Illinois lawmakers have approved raising cigarette taxes by one dollar a pack.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Local republican officials gathered at the Quincy Municipal airport today to discuss the president's "Affordable Care Act."

Monday, February 20, 2012 

Friday, January 06, 2012  The administration had floated the idea around, but it is now off the table.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Iowa Corrections Officers rally in front of the Iowa State Penitentiary OCtober 14th, 2011 to protest staffing shortages.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Students receiving certain scholarships at Missouri colleges and universities this year will be getting near the bare minimum allowed under state law.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  The Quincy School Board has voted to accept a state grant that would allow the district's pre-K students back into the classroom.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  How much does it cost to shut down a government? In Minnesota, tens of millions - and growing

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Local Regional Office of Education budget eliminated

Friday, June 10, 2011 

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Job gains boost state tax revenue for 2nd straight year, helping lawmakers narrow budget gaps

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Illinois legislative plan could add tax to soda to pay for obesity prevention.