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‘It is The Law,’ Sayeth the Illinois Dept. of Public HealthPlease consider this commentary as Part 5 of the “Raw Milk Regulations and Transparency” series presented in this paper every week since the April 17 issue. By PA Publisher, Tom Kocal.
Raw Milk Regulations and Transparency:
Who Needs Them, and Why?PART 4 in a Series. In the past few weeks, you may have asked yourselves,”Why should I care about Raw Milk regulations? I don’t drink raw milk.”
Raw Milk Regulations:
Consumer Privacy Violations Required for Safety?Part 3 in a Series. Molly Lamb, Division Chief of the IDPH Division of Food, Drugs and Dairies, clarified the intent of the IDPH. “This is definitely a statement that will be reviewed by our legal [department], as being appropriate [language]. It just supports IDPH’s not endorsing the sale of raw milk.”
Raw Milk Regulations: To Pasteurize or Not - What’s Fair?PART 2 in a Series. In the April 17, 2013 issue, Part 1 explained that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) says that they want only to reorganize current rules regarding the production and sale of raw milk into one document.
Raw Milk Regulations Sought by IDPH:
Consumer Protection or Producer Restriction?Part 1 in a Series. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) says it’s just doing its job; that they want only to reorganize current rules regarding the production and sale of raw milk into one document, as instructed to do by their legal department.
Smiddy Holds Open Forum
on School Funding at West Carroll PrimaryIllinois’ 71st District State Representative Mike Smiddy held an open forum discussion relating to state funding of schools, at the West Carroll Primary School on Saturday, May 11th at 10:00 am.
Morrison’s Library Director
Retires After 33 Years of Community ServicePlease join us in celebrating librarian Connie Boonstra’s extraordinary 33 years of service at Morrison’s Odell Public Library.
Gambling Ordinance Considered in the Village of ShannonAccel Entertainment was present, bringing to the Village’s attention a request for an ordinance allowing Je’rod’s to purchase and make use of several digital slot and poker machines.
Village of Milledgeville Installs President and Board MembersPres. Wirth told the Trustees that the Village was pretty much at the same point financially as we were last year in the General Fund.
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M.A. Brass in Concert at Savanna Museum & Cultural CenterThe Savanna Historical Society is pleased to announce a Brass Quintet concert on Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m.
The Elizabeth MeteoriteThe Planetary Studies Foundation is an internationally recognized meteorite research institution that is involved with the recovery and classification of new meteorites.
JDCF Conducts Tree Identification WorkshopJo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) and The Galena Territory Association’s Greenspace Committee are co-hosting a free tree identification workshop.
The Reeder ReportCommentary By Scott Reeder | Journalist in Residence, Illinois Policy Institute. No Matter What Pension Bill Passes, a Lawsuit is Guaranteed
Senate Week In ReviewFrom State Senator Bivins. Bivins Votes No on Pension Reform. Senate lawmakers also acted on a number of other measures during the week, including medical marijuana legislation, a bill to open the state’s system of education funding up to additional scrutiny, and a measure creating the state-based health insurance exchange.
More Important NewsCheck out other articles that didn't make the PA print edition and for more info on things you need to know.
More than 150 New Laws Took Effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2013More than 150 new laws take effect January 1, including measures that target criminal activity, protect employee privacy, and provide revenue for state parks.
214 New Laws Take Effect Jan. 1, 2012Among the more notable measures are bills that would give citizens greater access to government information through the Internet, encourage the use of alternative energy sources, reduce regulations for home-based food businesses and allow motorcyclists to proceed through a red light if the tripping device fails to turn the light green after a reasonable time.
New Laws for 2011There are over 200 new laws on the books for Illinois, beginning January 1, 2011.
New Laws for 2010There are over 200 new laws on the books for Illinois, beginning January 1, 2010.
2012 Property Tax Assessments For Carroll County For Cherry Grove, Elkhorn, Fairhaven, Freedom, Rock Creek, and Wysox. Mount Carroll, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland and York Townships.
2011 Property Tax Assessments For Carroll County For Cherry Grove, Elkhorn, Fairhaven, Freedom, Rock Creek, and Wysox. Mount Carroll, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland and York Townships.
2010 Property Tax Assessments For Carroll County For Cherry Grove, Elkhorn, Fairhaven, Freedom, Rock Creek, and Wysox. Mount Carroll, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland and York Townships.
2009 Property Tax Assessments For Carroll County For Cherry Grove, Elkhorn, Fairhaven, Freedom, Rock Creek, and Wysox. Mount Carroll, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland and York Townships.

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