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State Rep. Coffey: 'Let’s work together on helping the people who suffer from PTSD'

By Metro East Sun Report | Jun 12, 2023

Illinois State Representative Mike Coffey acknowledged the importance of PTSD Awareness Month in a Facebook post published last Tuesday

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Attorney Maag on gun ban: ‘If it’s unconstitutionally vague as alleged, the whole ban should fall’

By Metro East Sun Report | Jun 9, 2023

Attorney Thomas Maag, of the Wood River-based Maag Law Firm LLC, is now requesting that the federal judge issue a partial judgment declaring the law banning 170 commonly owned firearms too vague.

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Belleville City Council hears from Colonel Glenn Collins of Scott Air Force Base about honorary commander program

By Metro East Sun Report | Jun 2, 2023

The Belleville City Council met on May 15 and heard a presentation from Colonel Glenn Collins of the 932 Wing at Scott Air Force Base about the honorary commander program.

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State Rep. Elik shares story of New Philadelphia's history leading to national park status

By Metro East Sun Report | Jun 1, 2023

State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) recently shared news about how a National Historic Site in Illinois became a national park.

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Belleville City Council votes in favor of new TIF district in Bellevue Plaza

By Metro East Sun Report | Jun 1, 2023

The Belleville City Council voted in favor of an agreement with Moran Economic Development to create a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district in the Bellevue Plaza district.

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Coffey: 'The majority leadership failed to meet their own deadline'

By Metro East Sun Report | May 24, 2023

State Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is criticizing House Democrats for missing the deadline to submit the state's proposed budget.

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Davidsmeyer on police memorial: 'Proud to support my friends in law enforcement and all who work to keep our communities safe'

By Metro East Sun Report | May 19, 2023

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) took to Facebook on May 5 to express his support for the 2023 Illinois Police Memorial Event.

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Illinois' Bryant on Healthy Vision Month: 'I am hosting a Recycle for Sight drive' in May

By Metro East Sun Report | May 18, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) introduced an initiative on Facebook this week, with the objective of offering eyeglasses to individuals who are in need.

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Bost Introduces Legislation to Combat Teacher Shortages

By Metro East Sun Report | May 16, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) on May 12 introduced legislation to combat inadequate funding and teacher shortages in rural schools. The Rural Education Investment Act requires the Secretary of Education to determine the percentage of K-12 students living in rural areas who are served by local educational agencies, and reserve at least an equal percentage of Teacher Quality Partnership grants for those agencies.

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Senator Bryant 'The Super Majority just passed another piece of legislation that threatens state funding for local libraries'

By Metro East Sun Report | May 11, 2023

Senator Terri Bryant shared her thoughts on Facebook on May 3 about House Bill 2789's approval, which is intended to address the issue of book prohibitions.

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Bost Votes to Increase Debt Limit, Restore Fiscal Sanity

By Metro East Sun Report | May 1, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost voted on April 26, 2023 for the House Republicans’ plan to responsibly increase the debt limit through March 2024 in exchange for significant reductions in government spending.

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Turner: 'Illinois Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity wants to hear YOUR perspective on internet connectivity and digital learning'

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 18, 2023

In an April 6 Facebook post, State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) shared information on meetings for the public to give input on the state's plans for digital equity.

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Plummer: ‘Chicago is a dying city b/c of ‘leaders’ like you’

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 18, 2023

State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is slamming State Sen. Robert J. Peters (D-Chicago) over his explanation for violent mobs that terrorized people over the weekend.

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U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski opposed resolution to end national COVID-19 emergency signed by Biden: 'Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 12, 2023

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL13) voted against the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

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Hubbard: GOP’s Tracy ‘did donate to Joe Biden's campaign against President Trump in 2020’

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 7, 2023

Former GOP U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Hubbard, whose campaign was run out of Belleville, is slamming Illinois GOP chairman Don Tracy for his support of Democrats.

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Glen Carbon's Link: 'The SAFE-T Act requires that we purchase and implement body cameras for all of our sworn police officers'

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

The Glen Carbon Village Board has considered its options regarding the purchase of police equipment that has now become a requirement under Illinois' SAFE-T Act.

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Illinois' McClure on recent tornado outbreak: 'If you have been affected by the storm and need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my offices'

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) saw first hand the devastating effects of the recent outbreak of nearly two dozen tornadoes in several communities across Illinois and Indiana.

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Schmidt: 'I just wish all of our elected leaders would also take their oath of office as seriously as I do'

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Kevin Schmidt recently says that Pres. Joe Biden's vow to impose a ban on assault weapons is an affront to the U.S. constitution.

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Coffey on small-business spotlight: 'Small and medium-sized businesses are the economic engine of our state'

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

In an April 3 Facebook post, Illinois State Rep. Mike Coffey announced an opportunity for small to-mid-sized businesses to be featured in his Business Spotlight.

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Illinois' Bryant: 'Excellent letter written to Gov. Pritzker by the President of Friends of Choate'

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 30, 2023

Illinois state State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) took to social media recently to commend a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker from the president of Friends of Choate.