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Lexi Cortes
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Reporter, Belleville News-Democrat
Illinois
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Finance, Science, Fashion
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By Lexi Cortes Verified| NPR Illinois Verified Federal spending cuts have put some Metro East infrastructure projects in a state of uncertainty, including plans to address sewage spilling out of city pipes in Cahokia Heights. The Republican-controlled Congress eliminated all local project funding from a temporary spending bill passed in March to prevent a government shutdown and fund federal agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September. U.S. Rep.
By Lexi Cortes Verified| Belleville News-Democrat Verified U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski speaks next to Cahokia Heights Chief of Staff Francella Jackson during a Granite City press conference about recent federal spending cuts and how they affect local communities. Belleville News-Democrat Federal spending cuts have put some metro-east infrastructure projects in a state of uncertainty, including plans to address sewage spilling out of city pipes in Cahokia Heights.
By Lexi Cortes Verified| NPR Illinois Verified Federal spending cuts have put some Metro East infrastructure projects in a state of uncertainty, including plans to address sewage spilling out of city pipes in Cahokia Heights. The Republican-controlled Congress eliminated all local project funding from a temporary spending bill passed in March to prevent a government shutdown and fund federal agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September. U.S. Rep.
Company Info
Belleville News-Democrat
Overall strategy of BND Media: To be the dominant provider of news, information and advertising in Southwestern Illinois, through our mobile, tablet and desktop platforms, as well as through the BND, Highland News Leader, O'Fallon Progress and other print niche products.
Belleville, Illinois, United States
+1 618-234-1000
Founded: 1858