December 16, 2025 | Blog Post
As federal funding for energy and climate projects evaporates into thin air, Illinois communities are scrambling to find alternative resources to do their part in mitigating the worst impacts of climate change.
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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 […]
Urgent: Protect Illinois’ Clean Energy & Climate Resiliency Funding
February 4, 2024 | Action Alert
Take action to help preserve federal funding and programs for clean water, clean energy, and community resiliency!
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.
