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Illinois State Senator Li Arellano (R-Dixon) said the state should focus on paying down pension debt and wants to remove a slew of mandates on local governments to lower property taxes. He spoke with WVIK News on Friday, March 13th.
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Ben Szalinski/Capitol News IllinoisRepublican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey lost suburban counties in Tuesday’s primary that he won four years ago. The state Republican Party overall is also trying to present a more united front for the general election after the party has been bruised by internal divisions. -
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Contributed/Gary StaabLarger-than-life bison sculptures made of bronze will make a stop at the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History on March 15 as the exhibit heads to Washington, D.C. It's one of several ways Iowa is participating in the 250th anniversary celebration of the U.S.
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Sheila Brummer/Harvest Public MediaAgriculture leaders and producers are urging Congress to allow year-round sales of fuel made with up to 15% ethanol, which they say could boost domestic demand for corn — and offer a cheaper gas option for U.S. drivers this summer. -
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Mid-America Regional CouncilPlaces such as Minnesota and Austin, Texas, already use green infrastructure like rain gardens to absorb stormwater and keep pollution out of streams and lakes. Now communities across the Kansas City area could get on board.
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