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Adams County: Residents received $126.97 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Adams County, providing an average of $1,962 per capita to residents.

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

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Illinois Senate Republicans propose legislation to address state childcare challenges

Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced a legislative package aimed at addressing the rising costs and decreasing accessibility of childcare in the state.

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

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Illinois House passes bill to help small counties form veterans commissions

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Small communities in Illinois now have the opportunity to collaborate in forming Veterans Assistance Commissions thanks to a recent legislative development.

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Senator Tracy introduces student to Senate in Capitol presentation

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Senator Tracy introduced Aaliyah Nash of Mt.

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Illinois senators push for nuclear energy development and anti-trafficking laws

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

Concerns regarding the stability of Illinois' power supply have led Senate Republican lawmakers to advocate for bolstering the state's energy generation, especially through nuclear developments.

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Quincy residents paid 31st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Quincy residents paid $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in January.

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Illinois Senate prioritizes veterans and charities through new legislation

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

State Senator Jil Tracy has succeeded in advancing two legislative measures aimed at improving access to services for veterans and charitable organizations in smaller Illinois communities.

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Adams County saw 12.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.4% of income in Adams County, a 12.8% surge from 9.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Adams County residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Adams County residents paid $663,549 in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per county in January.

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Adams County residents pay $244,639 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

In January, Adams County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$132,131 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Adams County

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

In January, Adams County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Adams County collects $286,779 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

In January, Adams County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Proposed bills and contests highlight Illinois Senate’s recent activities

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

Democratic lawmakers in Springfield have proposed Senate Bill 2254, which would permit convicted sex offenders to live closer to schools, playgrounds, and childcare facilities than currently allowed.

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Illinois lawmakers urge IHSA clarity; homeschoolers protest; anti-trafficking bill advances

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

State Republican lawmakers in Illinois have reached out to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to address concerns about policies for transgender athletes in high school sports.

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Illinois faces highest state tax burden according to new study

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

Illinois is now the state with the highest tax burden in the United States, as reported by WalletHub's recent study on state tax rates.

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Adams County ranks 49th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $12,604 in 2022

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Adams County received an average of $12,604 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 49th highest in Illinois.

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Illinois faces $1.2 billion shortfall in governor's budget proposal

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 7, 2025

A recent report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) has revealed a significant discrepancy in Governor JB Pritzker's budget plan, highlighting a $1.2 billion shortfall.

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Adams County ranks 40th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 22.4% in 2022

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.4% of income in Adams County—ranking it 40th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Quincy responsible for 28th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 4, 2025

Quincy residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per municipality in December 2024.

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Audit reveals mismanagement in Pritzker's immigrant healthcare program

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 4, 2025

A recent audit by the Auditor General has uncovered significant issues in Governor JB Pritzker's healthcare program for undocumented immigrants.