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Author: Mike Davis

Mike Davis is a local community organizer for groups such as the Coffee Party and Moveon.org and works with Veterans for Peace on a regular basis.

Super-spenders transform election of judges

July 11, 2011 Mike Davis Campaigns, Courts, Illinois/Midwest, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

Illinois and other states are bracing for the coming campaign season, with the costs of running for office and associated contributions threatening to hit

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Heroin deaths rise: Afghanistan war is to blame

June 24, 2011 Mike Davis Crime/Violence, Illinois/Midwest, International, Missouri region, War 2 comments

Jessie Outhouse of East Alton, Illinois, was found dead on June 13th, 2011 from what is believed to be Madison Count’s 12th heroin overdose

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Illinois smart-grid legislation faces opposition

June 1, 2011 Mike Davis Consumer issues, Energy, Illinois/Midwest, Infrastructure One comment

The Illinois legislature is considering a bill that allows electric companies to raise rates for consumers in exchange for infrastructure improvements. Ameren and ComEd

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In Southern IL, donations talk, defendants walk

May 24, 2011 Mike Davis Charity & Justice, Courts, Crime/Violence, Government, Missouri region Leave a comment

The Belleville News Democrat is reporting on a series of defendants whose contributions to a State Attorney’s fund allowing them to walk away from

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Illinois nixes concealed-carry. St. Louis hosts NRA.

May 18, 2011 Mike Davis Crime/Violence, Politics One comment

The Illinois House defeated a measure to allow citizens to carry concealed firearms, shortly after Governor Quinn promised to veto the measure. Supporters managed

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Kochs: Southern Illinois roots, national clout

May 11, 2011 Mike Davis Illinois/Midwest, Infrastructure, Politics One comment

The Koch family fortune has its roots  in the Metro East area of Illinois, with branches radiating in many directions. The patriarch of the

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Consolidate

When school districts consolidate: pros & cons

April 6, 2011 Mike Davis Economy, Education, Government, Illinois/Midwest Leave a comment

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and the state’s legislators are considering the consolidation of school districts in order to save the state money. Quinn has

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