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Clinton County: Residents received $77.67 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Clinton County, providing an average of $2,104 per capita to residents.

By South Central Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

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Residents of Christian County received $13,111 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 40th in Illinois

In 2022, residents of Christian County received an average of $13,111 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 40th highest in Illinois.

By South Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

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Christian County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.2% in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Mar 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Christian County, providing an average of $2,534 per capita to residents.

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Marion County responsible for 38th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

By South Central Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

Marion County residents paid $483,443 in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per county in December 2024.

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Macoupin County: Medicaid made up 4% of total income in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Macoupin County, providing an average of $2,054 per capita to residents.

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Montgomery County collects $46,120 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By South Central Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

In December 2024, Montgomery County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Senator Plummer hosts youth council; Republicans address sports fairness; homeschoolers protest regulations

By South Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Dozens of students from the 55th Senate District visited Springfield for a learning experience in government, public service, and legislation.

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Marion County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 8.1% of income in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.1% of income in Marion County, providing an average of $4,050 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Macoupin County ranks 34th among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,295

By South Central Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Macoupin County received an average of $13,295 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 34th highest in Illinois.

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Montgomery County: 30.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 14th in Illinois

By South Central Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 30.7% of income in Montgomery County—ranking it 14th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Christian County responsible for 49th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

By South Central Reporter | Mar 23, 2025

Christian County residents paid $381,571 in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per county in December 2024.

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$58,969 in County Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Macoupin County

By South Central Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In December 2024, Macoupin County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Washington County: Residents received $13.66 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $1,001 per capita to residents.

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Students participate in Senator Plummer's Youth Advisory Council

By South Central Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Dozens of students from the 55th Senate District convened in Springfield for an educational experience on government, public service, and the legislative process.

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Bond County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.4% in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Bond County, providing an average of $1,558 per capita to residents.

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Clinton County residents rank 65th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for December 2024

By South Central Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

Clinton County residents paid $208,151 in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2024.

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Washington County residents pay $52,675 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

By South Central Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

In December 2024, Washington County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Montgomery County residents received $13,336 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 33rd in Illinois

By South Central Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, residents of Montgomery County received an average of $13,336 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd highest in Illinois.

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$25,682 in County Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Christian County

By South Central Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In December 2024, Christian County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois tops nation in tax burden; legislative issues spark debate

By South Central Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

Illinois has been identified as the highest-taxed state in the United States, according to WalletHub's latest annual study on state tax rates.