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Rep. Mike Bost discusses Medal of Honor Day and election integrity in tweets

By Metro East Sun | Mar 26, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared his thoughts in a series of tweets on March 25-26, 2025.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 15

By Metro East Sun | Mar 25, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 welcomes 500 students in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Mar 25, 2025

Enrollment at East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Chairwoman addresses VA's access issues at oversight hearing

By Metro East Sun | Mar 25, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, addressed the ongoing issues within the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Community Care Program during an oversight hearing.

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House subcommittee examines reforms for smoother military-to-civilian transitions

By Metro East Sun | Mar 25, 2025

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, addressed a hearing focused on reforming the Transition Assistance Program (TAP).

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Schmidt engages with constituents on community initiatives in the 114th District

By Metro East Sun | Mar 25, 2025

Yesterday, Schmidt engaged with constituents in the 114th District, meeting with individuals and groups making an impact in their community.

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Rep. Meier discusses Second Amendment bill package on radio show

By Metro East Sun | Mar 25, 2025

Rep. Charlie Meier recently appeared on WJPF’s The Morning Newswatch with Tom Miller to discuss his Second Amendment Heritage Bill Package.

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Elik participates in March for Life event at Illinois Capitol

By Metro East Sun | Mar 25, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik participated in a March for Life event at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield.

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514 students enrolled at Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Mar 25, 2025

Enrollment at Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending Mar. 15

By Metro East Sun | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 new registered sex offender living in Madison County in week ending March 9

By Metro East Sun | Mar 24, 2025

Madison County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending March 9, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Prairie State taxes: Edwardsville residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid for December 2024

By Metro East Sun | Mar 24, 2025

Edwardsville residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in December 2024.

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In 2022, Madison County ranks 62nd among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,071

By Metro East Sun | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Madison County received an average of $12,071 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 41st lowest in Illinois.

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Representative Charlie Meier opposes homeschool act amid legislative progress

By Metro East Sun | Mar 24, 2025

Last week in Springfield marked a significant period as the deadline for bills to pass House committees was reached.

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Mike Bost discusses local storm damage and UAE investment deal

By Metro East Sun | Mar 24, 2025

In recent updates from Representative Mike Bost dated March 22 and March 24, he detailed visits to areas affected by storm damage in Illinois as well as international agreements between the U.S. and UAE concerning substantial investments in...

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Hearing addresses coordination between VA EHRM program and community care providers

By Metro East Sun | Mar 24, 2025

Rep. Tom Barrett, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, addressed the issue of interoperability between the Department of Veterans Affairs' Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM)...

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Illinois Republicans oppose homeschool regulation and challenge redistricting

By Metro East Sun | Mar 24, 2025

Last week, significant developments unfolded in Springfield concerning education and redistricting legislation.

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Rep. Mike Bost discusses storm recovery efforts and UAE-U.S. investment deal

By Metro East Sun | Mar 24, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost provides updates on his recent visit to assess storm damage in Neoga and highlights a major $1.4 trillion investment deal between the UAE and U.S., illustrating international economic cooperation under President Trump's...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 15

By Metro East Sun | Mar 23, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 23, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.