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Rep. Swanson critiques Governor Pritzker's 2025 state budget proposal

State Representative Dan Swanson has expressed his concerns following Governor Pritzker's 2025 State of the State address.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2025

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Senator Anderson criticizes Governor Pritzker's state budget address

State Senator Neil Anderson has issued a statement in response to Governor J.B. Pritzker's recent State of the State and Budget Address.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 19, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to Henry County Sheriff's Office Regarding Inmate Immigration Detainers on February 18, 2025

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 18, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Henry County Sheriff's Office on February 18, 2025.

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National FFA Week highlights efforts in agricultural education

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 18, 2025

It is National FFA Week, a time to acknowledge the contributions of the Future Farmers of America (FFA).

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$414,124 in County School Facility Tax collected in November 2024 for Henry County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 17, 2025

In November 2024, Henry County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Madigan found guilty; Swanson calls for ethics reform

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 14, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found guilty in a federal corruption trial in Chicago.

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Mercer County ranks 72nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during November 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 13, 2025

Mercer County residents paid $156,438 in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.

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Michael Madigan found guilty in federal corruption trial

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 13, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found guilty by a federal jury in his corruption trial held in Chicago.

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Henry County taxpayers give $47,823 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 12, 2025

In November 2024, Henry County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Senator Anderson responds to Madigan's guilty verdict with call for ethics reform

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 12, 2025

State Senator Neil Anderson of Andalusia has issued a statement in response to the guilty verdict in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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How Illinois residents can participate in legislative process through witness slips

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2025

Illinois residents have the opportunity to engage in the legislative process by filing witness slips on legislation.

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Rock Island County responsible for 13th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during November 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 8, 2025

Rock Island County residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per county in November 2024.

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Mercer County taxpayers give $33,539 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 7, 2025

In November 2024, Mercer County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Dan Swanson outlines committee roles; House Republicans challenge redistricting

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 7, 2025

Representative Dan Swanson has announced his participation in six House committees this spring, with a significant role as chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.

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Representative outlines committee roles for spring session

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 6, 2025

I have been selected to serve on six different House committees this spring, including as chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.

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Celebrating Ronald Reagan's birthday: A look back at his roots and presidency

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 6, 2025

Former President Ronald Reagan, who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989, is being remembered on his birthday.

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Rock Island County taxpayers give $11,380 in County Automobile Renting Tax in November 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 5, 2025

In November 2024, Rock Island County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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FOIA Request Sent to Henry County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Henry County Election Division on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Rock Island County Il Clerk Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Rock Island County Il Clerk Election Division regarding the upcoming election candidates on February 5, 2025.

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Moline responsible for 41st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during November 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 4, 2025

Moline residents paid $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per municipality in November 2024.