State Representative Dennis Tipsword (il) | Representative Dennis Tipsword, Jr. (R) 105th District
State Representative Dennis Tipsword (il) | Representative Dennis Tipsword, Jr. (R) 105th District
The Illinois Soybean Association is seeking nominations for the 20 Under 40 Award, which highlights young farmers making a difference in Illinois. Nominations can be submitted online. Meanwhile, the Governor has proposed significant cuts to the state's cover crop funding, despite its success.
In education news, there is a call to protect homeschool freedom in Illinois against perceived government overreach.
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, there is a focus on creating safe environments for children. The initiative emphasizes awareness, education, and advocacy for better protective policies.
The state budget discussion continues, with calls to reduce financial burdens on families and job creators instead of increasing taxes.
Illinois is currently hosting an Unclaimed Property Auction, which runs through April 6.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering grants to local governments to aid the collection and disposal of household sharps through a Residential Sharps Collection Program.
In local district news, the Grain for Good program, which provides essential protein to families in need, recently donated 3,000 pounds of ground pork to the Open Arms Food Pantry in Metamora. Protein remains a crucial yet often lacking resource in food banks.
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