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De Witt County: Residents received $46.17 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.3% of income in De Witt County, providing an average of $3,016 per capita to residents.

By Macon Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

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2022: De Witt County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, De Witt County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 14.6%.

By Macon Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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Illinois House reviews nearly 400 bills during third reading deadline week

By Macon Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) recently addressed the proceedings of the Illinois House of Representatives, where nearly 400 bills were reviewed during the third reading deadline.

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Moultrie County residents pay $122,427 in County Sales Tax in January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

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

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Final equalization factor for DeWitt County set at 1.0000 for 2024

By Macon Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

DeWitt County has been assigned a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, confirmed by David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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De Witt County ranks 84th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

De Witt County residents paid $102,789 in sales taxes, ranking 84th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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Moultrie County: Residents received $31.58 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Macon Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Moultrie County, providing an average of $2,205 per capita to residents.

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Macon County collects $1.3 million in County School Facility Tax in January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

In January, Macon County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Resolution proposes USDA relocation to central Illinois

By Macon Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering has introduced a resolution urging the relocation of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from Washington, D.C. to central Illinois.

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Macon County residents paid 14th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Macon County residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 14th highest total paid per county in January.

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Macon County residents pay $75,827 in County Sales Tax in January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

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

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De Witt County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.8% in 2022

By Macon Reporter | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.8% of income in De Witt County, providing an average of $2,152 per capita to residents.

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Moultrie County taxpayers give $87,559 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

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

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Decatur residents paid 26th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Decatur residents paid $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per municipality in January.

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$50,459 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Moultrie County

By Macon Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

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

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De Witt County saw 11.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Macon Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.5% of income in De Witt County, a 11.9% surge from 9.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Prairie State taxes: Moultrie County residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid for January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Moultrie County residents paid $260,444 in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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Macon County taxpayers give $647,117 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

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

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State Rep. Deering congratulates fire districts on grant awards

By Macon Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering has expressed her support for the recent announcements from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

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De Witt County collects $49,736 in County Sales Tax in January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

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