March 20, 2025 | Press Release
The bill to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from carbon sequestration passed a Senate Committee today with unanimous, bipartisan support. It now advances to the Senate floor.
Southern Illinois Businesses, Communities, and Organizations Call on Congressman Bost
March 20, 2025 | Press Release
oday, 29 businesses, community leaders, and organizations from Southern Illinois delivered a letter to Congressman Mike Bost, urging him to oppose cuts to federal funding and staffing for the Shawnee National Forest and other public lands in Southern Illinois.
Protecting Southern Illinois’ Public Lands, Federal Workforce, and the Local Economy
Congressman Mike Bost1109 Chestnut StreetMurphysboro, IL 62966 Dear Congressman Mike Bost: As business owners, communities, and organizational leaders in Southern Illinois, we are deeply concerned about proposed cuts to federal funding for our national forests and public lands, as well as reductions in federal staffing that support these treasured places. Our region is home to […]
Stop Toxic Runoff – Act Now for Clean Water!
March 19, 2025 | Action Alert
Illinois’ water is at risk. Fertilizer and pesticide runoff is contaminating our rivers, lakes, and drinking water, threatening both human health and aquatic ecosystems…
Tell Congressman LaHood to Protect Clean Energy Funding for Our Communities!
Numerous farms, businesses, and homes in our community (Illinois 16th District) have benefited from federal climate and energy funding, but these programs are now at risk. Over the next several weeks, Congress will take up the budget reconciliation process, giving them the opportunity to roll back critical climate and clean energy funding and programs. We […]
