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Local sales tax for schools
Many counties will soon ask voters to increase funding for schools.

Purple, the new in (out) color
As of the first of the year, this alternate means of giving notice of "No Tresspassing " is fully effective.

Lt. Governor Simon names 2013 Rural Illinois Champion
Jerry Townsend, dedicated to improving quality of life for rural residents

2013 Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program
Applications are now available - due by May 1, 2013
 
Levee accreditation task force to review disparties
FEMA and the Corps are now working to coordinate their levee inspection programs.

Challenges facing task force
Fulfilling needs of both federal agencies will be tough.

Multi-county Extension funding
How funding is adjusted between counties where Extension straddles the boundaries

Schools as polling places
Bill has polling places dropping out of school

Farmland preservation legislation
HB 1037 would allow local initiative for funding